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Lewisville Morning Rotary to host outdoor meeting Oct. 1st
The October 1, 2020 meeting will be in the Wayne Ferguson Main St Courtyard at 8 AM We will be socially distanced and safely masked for this outdoor event. Our speaker is our friend Heather Cicerello of the Main and Mill Association sharing the exciting things that organization is planning in Old Town Lewisville. |
A Community Project, Fill-a-Backpack for Salvation Army Clients
The Lewisville Morning Rotary Club invites the community to join us in its Fill-A-Backpack for Salvation Army Clients Thanks to the manager of Excite Gym and fellow Rotary member Julie Hutchens of the Highland Village RC, we have over 50 backpacks to fill with personal items to give to Salvation Army clients in need of such items as; fall/winter weather gear: Caps, Gloves, Scarves, Finger and Toe Nail Clippers, Dental hygiene items, Hair brushes and combs. Handy wipes/Hand sanitizer, Tissue, Socks, Small Blanket, Crackers, Candy Bars, Cookies, Nuts, Deodorant, Band-Aids. All donated items are new items. |
Lewisville Morning Rotary Members reminisce Sept 11, 2001
September 11, 2001 changed our lives. As BSA Troop 9168 members dispatch our flags, members recall the tragic events of that day. It is with a certain amount of irony that this publication is recognizing the American worker and also honoring those that lost their lives during the horrific events that occurred September 11, 2001. Because on that date, 2977 people left their homes to board one of the 4 planes used during the attack or headed for work in the Pentagon or the World Trade Center or perhaps were first responders that never to returned home. That event changed lives all over the world. Some of our members have provided their recollection of that day's tragedy in this newsletter. We all have our stories of that day. What is yours? These are the stories that bind us together in spite of our differences and make our country stronger and proud to be an American displaying our flag. We invite you our reader to provide your story. Should you wish to share your story, click the blue box below. |
Thank Your to our Lewisville Police Department
The Lewisville Morning Rotary says Thank You to our Lewisville Police Department First Resonders with Lunch We are so fortunate to have a wonderful team of men and women serving the City of Lewisville...thank you for all that you do. |
A Message from Club President Mark Smith
Lewisville Morning Rotary members review and discuss 3 year Strategic Plan updates at the Aug 27th Club Assembly We had a fun and engaging meeting on Thursday evening. We were able to refresh ourselves on our club mission statement, our club core values, and club attributes. We also looked at insights from our club survey and discussed our upcoming service projects and ideas. Click here for the key slides we looked at for those that couldn't attend. |
Have you completed your 2020 member survey?
Lewisville Morning Rotary to update its Strategic Plan for this year given the impact of Covid 19. We need member input. In an effort to make the Lewisville Morning Rotary Club the best it can be for our members and the community, you received a link in an email with a brief survey on your satisfaction with the club. Your responses and feedback will be crucial for planning activities this year. |
Club gearing up for Sept 2nd First Responder Appreciation Meal
Show our appreciation to first responders on Sept. 2nd at the Lewisville Police Department. All of our members will be present at the Lewisville Police Department helping to distribute a great meal starting at 11: AM. If you have not already done so, please complete the form below to volunteer to bring goodies, drinks etc and provide appreciate notes. Event details and sign-ups click here. |
Lewisville Morning Rotary collecting items for Lovpacs
Lovepacs is doing a Labor Day Weekend Food Drop for families. If you are interested in doing this, Club President will pick your donation bags up from you to deliver them as a club. Mark will help shop for you at the grocery store in case you don’t want to venture out. |
Club gearing up for Sept 2nd First Responders Appreciation MealShow our appreciation to first responders on Sept. 2nd at the Lewisville Police Department. All of our members will be present at the Lewisville Police Department helping to distribute a great meal starting at 11: AM. If you have not already done so, please complete the form below to volunteer to bring goodies, drinks etc and provide appreciate notes. |
LMR receives Youth Service Award
The International Fellowship of Scouting Rotarian's Recognized the Lewisville Morning Rotary with the Youth Service Award for Service Above Self Club is recognized for service exemplary of Rotary International's commitment to youth in the world through cooperation between Rotary International and Scouting. Our club has worked closely with BSA Troop 9168 for several years who have partnered with us in implementing our Lewisville Area Flags project. |
Annual Bike Giveaway |
Our Virtual June 4th Weekly Meeting Video
Another great weekly Rotary Meeting Missing each other and looking forward to in-person meetings when members are ready. |
Lewisville Morning Rotary Bike Winner Distribution Update
Central Elementary School Staff Have arranged our annual bike gifting program with the winning students. Socially distancing Rotarians and school staff will award our winning students their bikes at 6 pm on Wednesday June 10, 2020. All members and their family are encouraged to participate in this project. Congratulations to all winning student for their hard work and dedication. |
Join your District 5790 Rotary Buds at the May 28th Virtual District Assembly Session I
All members are encouraged to join in on the District 5790 Public Image Session I May 28 at 7 PM ROCK your Virtual Meeting  As you can tell from the light-hearted video above - this session will be fun. Click here to pre-register. |
Lewisville Morning Rotary awards bikes to Central ES students
Through our bike awards, we have encouraged the children at Central ES to seek perfect attendance for almost 20 years. This year we recognized Perfect Attendance and Perfect Engagement as at-home learners |
Club videos you may want to watch |
Lewisville Morning Rotary helps community organizations during Covid 19
The funds that the club has raised this past year has gone to causes in support of Covid 19 disaster relief including the Salvation Army, CCA Pantry, Knight-Light Charities, Love Pacs, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and the District 5790 Rotary Rises Reverse Global Grant The photo above shows a photo of President Elect Mark Smith presenting a check to Salvation Army Director Stephan Thomas to make the lives of the Lewisville Area homeless a little bit better. We also provided funds for other community organizations including: |
A guest from Russia will be joining us at Thursday's meeting
Members are always encouraged to invite guest to our meetings. Even our virtual meetings. This week, I have invited Valentina Bogdanova of the Rotary Club Sochi Center She is visiting us virtually from Russia as the President of the brand new Rotary Club of Sochi. Our club has agreed to be one of the sponsors for this club. After Mary Jones tells us about her vocation and love of Rotary, we are hopeful of hearing about Valentina and the new club she will be leading. It will be a busy meeting, as Tom also will be announcing the 12 Central ES Bike Winners. |
Our May 14, 2020 Weekly Rotary Meeting
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Covid 19 does not stop Lewisville Morning Rotary Community Service
As the Covid 19 Pandemic grinds on Lewisville Morning Rotary members Continue to engage with each other and the community. Service Above Self but virtually and responsibly social distancing with masks. The coming week will be busy for our members as we continue to "rock on". The list of contributions continues to grow as we adapt to new normal. |
Lewisville Morning Rotary members honor Central ES Teachers during National Teachers Week
Thank You to every one of the teachers at Central Elementary School in Lewisville, TX |
Another great Zoom meeting - April 30, 2020
Video of April 30th Meeting |
Volunteer Surge - Covid 19 volunteers needed
Volunteers are needed to free up our healthcare workers so they can focus on serving critically ill Covid 19 victims. Rotary International is partnering with the Global Impact Group to train and source community volunteers to perform healthcare tasks how they can do to help fight the virus, either from their homes or by assisting healthcare workers (subject to governmental requirements).. The goal is one million volunteers. Click here for more information. Please share this information with friends and neighbors. |
Lewisville Area Rotary Blood Drive a success
Lewisville Morning Rotary partners with Lewisville Noon Rotary, Flower Mound Rotary,Cross Timbers Rotary and Highland Village Rotary to coordinate Red Cross Blood Drive at Cross Timbers Family YMCA while protecting donors and themselves |
Great Presentation by Salvation Army's Stephan Thomas at our April 16th Meeting
Great Thursday morning - Feeling inspired To help any way we can to help the Salvation Army serve the needy |
Lewisville Morning Rotary hosts April 9th Weekly Meeting via Zoom
Club members and guests continue to meet weekly. This weeks meeting included a presentation by City of Lewisville City Councilman, Place 1, Bob Troyer Join us Thursday, April 16 at 8 AM for our next weekly meeting Guests are always welcome. Check out our website for meeting credentials. |
Lewisville Morning Rotary hosts 2nd Virtual Weekly meeting
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Help needed for Salvation Army needy due to Covid 19
In this time of Covid 19 Stay at Home Requirements The Salvation Army needs our help with supplies to help those badly impacted by the Covid 19 crises. The Lewisville Morning Rotary Club is helping Salvation Army by providing, Bar soap, Deodorant, Toothbrushes, Diapers sizes 4,5,6, Canned meats and other pasta canned meals like raviolis to assist families in a crises situation. Because stores are restricting what can be purchased due to shortages, help is needed to donate these items and bring them to the Salvation Army at 206 Main St in Lewisville. Everyone is being extremely careful during the delivery process to keep ourselves safe through social distancing. Please leave the supplies at the back door as shown in photo and SA volunteers will unpack and shelf the items in preparation for the next family in need. |
7 AM March 19th Meeting Cancelled
Our regular March 19th at the CCA Community Room has been Cancelled! A message from Club President Tom Rowe regarding this weeks meeting. |
115th Anniversary Party brings together Lewisville Rotary and Toastmaster Clubs
Over 50 in attendance for the LMR to hosted 115th Rotary Anniversary Showcase February 27, 2020 at the Hedrick House in Lewisville The Lewisville Morning Rotary Club invited area residents and Rotary clubs as well as area Toastmaster Clubs to join us in an Anniversary Celebration of the past 115 years that Rotary has been doing good in the world and promoting integrity, diversity, service, leadership, and friendship. Lewisville Morning and Noon Rotary clubs to "Showcased" our club projects, club fund raisers and events while community members join us for fellowship, snacks, anniversary cake and refreshments. Thank you to committee members Mainthen Fluhrer, Jeff Lighton, Deanna Perkins, Samba Sey, Marilyn Pokorny and John Pokorny that worked so hard to make this a successful event. . |
Hebron High School's Rotary Student of the Month honored at Feb 20th Meeting
Hebron High School Senior Marissa Bhavsar honored as February 2020 Rotary Student of the Month Marissa is a senior at Hebron High School. She was nominated for the award by her golf coach Terie Campbell. Merissa represented Heborn during each of her 4 years of high school. This year she is serving as team captain. |
LMR members wrap up 2020 Dictionary Project
Lewisville Morning Rotary Members delivered 1080 dictionaries to 3rd graders in 10 schools last week We are wrapped up with our dictionary project. Thanks to Deanna Perkins and Samba Sey who delivered dictionaries to the 3rd Graders at Vickory ES last week we finished this very rewarding project. Please read below Deanna's touching experience. This is why we joined Rotary. |
Rotary Cares
Rotary Care News Pray for Frank Hebb who is back in the home after Surgery Keep the following fellow Rotarians in your thoughts and prayers: Dr. Kelly Reed and his family who are grieving the loss of the their middle son. Also remember Dr. Jeff Seibert and Marilyn Pokorny who continue to nurse their health issues. |
LMR Members serve 147 Lewisville Area Families
Members of the Lewisville Morning Rotary Club Partner with city employees to collect Household Hazardous Waste February 8, 2020 Second Saturday Household Hazardous Waste collection. Lewisville Morning Rotary partners with the City of Lewisville to recycle waste that should not go in the landfill or regular recycling. We gather paints, petroleum products, pool chemicals, batteries,TVs, computers, and other items. We served 147 residents. |
Say hello to our newest member Michael Cheney
Welcome Michael! New member Michael Cheney was inducted at our Jan 30th meeting Michael is a Financial Adviser with Modern Woodmen of America. Currently living in Plano, he is also a member of the Plano Chamber, Frisco Chamber and the Christ United Church. His classification is Finance and his sponsor is Rotarian Maithen Fluhrer.  Right to Left is Michael Cheney, Maithen Fluhrer (sponsor), John Pokorny (Membership Chair) and Tom Rowe (President) |
"Those Boys of 1905" a video recovered from Rotary One archives
One of the very first and only movies about the original founders for Rotary recently recovered from Rotary's archive. |
Jan 23rd Club Mixer to Police Dept an Education
Celebrating Rotary Vocation Awareness Month by visiting Lewisville Police Department and learning about our wonderful safety services. Member Todd Taylor (Assistant Chief) led us through an informative evening social sharing his pride in the Lewisville Police Dept.  Todd gave us a great presentation starting with the police dept mission and values. Service, Integrity and Professionalism |
Thank you to all our Volunteers at January's Household Hazardous Waste Collection
On a rare snowy day in Texas Our volunteers helped 127 Lewisville Families properly dispose of Hazardous Household Waste Dressed like Eskimos where Bill Shaw and daughter Maddie, Todd Taylor and daughter Alex, Mark Shaw, Samba Sey, Jeff Lighton, Mary Jones and the Gilmore bothers Tommy and Will. The volunteers emptied family vehicles of HHW, segregated the waste and worked with city staff package the waste by type so that it can be taken to recycle and disposal companies.    |
Marin Luther King Day Flag Launch
Boy Scout Troop 9168 to deploy flags Jan 18th for Marin Luther King day for those subscribers that purchased the 10 holiday option Thank you to all our partner Scouts and their families involved. Check out the Martin Luther King Jr Flag Subscription Newsletter sent to all the subscribers of the 10 flag option. |
January 2020 Household Hazardous Waste
Household Hazardous Waste Saturday, Jan. 11th Lewisville Convenience Center, 330 Jones St. Members and their family and friends that wish to volunteer this Saturday should sign-up here. Or, contact Todd Taylor. This is our signature community service project in which we assist residents who bring their household hazardous waste to the Lewisville Convenience Center by emptying their vehicles of the waste and assisting city employees in properly segregating the waste so that it can be safely shipped to organizations that will recycle or safely dispose of waste. |
Rotary and Toastmasters now working together
Rotary and Toastmasters working together creating opportunities for professional growth of both Rotary and Toastmaster members Please read the announcement letter from RI President Mark Maloney. This is a wonderful opportunity for our members and that of the members of Lewisville's 3 Toastmaster Clubs; Westside Baptist Church Toastmasters, Flower Mound Toastmasters and Parkway Toastmasters. While we are very early into our relationship, our members are encouraged to learn about Toastmasters, invite Toastmaster members to our meetings and seek synergies where our clubs working together can make an impact for members and the community. |
LMR Community Service Summary for July through Dec. 2019
Lewisville Morning Rotary Members logged over 416 Volunteer hours on 25 projects during last half of 2019 We serve the community in many different ways. Known for our contributions to the environment via the monthly Household Hazardous Waste effort we have many other initiatives that serve the community and raise funds in support of our project initiatives. When we include the hours of our partners for the CCA Panty Support and the Flag Program, our club managed 1202 volunteer hours, raised $14,800 and contributed an equivalent value of $13,500 in donated services and in-kind materials. |
Alex Taylor recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow
Alex Taylor, our faithful HHW Volunteer was recognized as Paul Harris Fellow by member and father Todd Taylor On her break from her freshman year at Texas A&M, Alex joined us for our December 19th meeting. |
We served 155 Residents at Dec. HHW
Lewisville Morning Rotary had 10 Volunteers for last Saturdays Household Hazardous Waste Collection Thank you to Deanna Perkins, Cheryl Brennan, Mary Jones, Terry Kasen, Todd Taylor and Todds daughters Alex and Sam who brought along their buds Nathan and Nicholas. |
Wonderful time at 2019 Christmas Party
We all had a great time at The Lounge in Old Town Lewisville Celebrating the joy of Christmas Several of our members spouses and friends joined us for our annual Christmas Party last Thursday. Members brought gifts to be given to children at CCA and White Elephant Gifts that we shared with each other in a fun Lefty-Righty game where Jeff Lighton read a story and every time he said right we pushed the gift in front of us to the right. Every time he said left we moved the gift left until the story ended. The gift in front of us when Jeff was done reading was the gift we opened. Great fun. |
LMR prepped 1080 Dictionaries for distribution in January
LMR members and family prepared 1080 Dictionaries Dec 14th to distribute to 3rd graders at 11 LISD schools As soon as we have a schedule from the schools, we will be posting the volunteer sign-ups for delivering the dictionaries to the schools. Tentatively, we are planning Jan 9th through Jan 27st for delivery depending on the schools activity schedule. |
Breakfast with Santa event a huge success
Lewisville Morning Rotary hosted its Annual Breakfast with Santa Event Dec 7th for the Lewisville Old Town Holiday Stroll in Wayne Ferguson Plaza Most of the LMR members, the Interact Clubs at both Hebron HS and The Colony HS as well as the Salvation Army, North Texas Honda dealerships and friends volunteered to cook and serve over 500 pancake and sausage breakfasts to community members participating in the Old Town Holiday Stroll. |
HHS Interact Club filled Back Packs with supplies for homeless
HHS Interact Members filled backpacks with supplies needed by the homeless in the Lewisville Area. On Dec 4th Kelly Reed, John Pokorny and Marilyn Pokorny picked up 38 back packs filled with supplies needed by the homeless. We delivered them to the Salvation Army so they can deploy the back packs to those in need. |
HHS Student of the Month Recognized at Nov 21st Meeting
Congratulations to Hebron High School Student of the Month Robert Valecka Robert has an impressive resume in spite of overcoming a number of obstacles along the way. |
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Club Members, Interact Members and Friends Volunteered Nov 30th at Sams Club helping Salvation Army with annual Christmas Red Kettle drive Photo of Cheryl Brennon, Roxanne Troyer and Deanna Perkins. Several in our club, the TCHS Interact Club, the HHS Interact Club and even members of the Lewisville Yellow Jackets professional basketball team joined in to log almost 60 volunteer hours helping Salvation Army in their Red Kettle annual fund raiser. |
Mary, why are you a Rotarian
I love being a Rotarian. Who wouldn't?? I could participate in programs that I didn't hold a degree in, I could work side by side with really interesting and cool people, I could meet people I probably wouldn't have the ability to meet and suddenly I realized I had an immediate pipeline of new friends and became part of a "family" |
Ray, why are you a Rotarian?
"Becoming a Rotarian was a natural part of my DNA" I became a Rotary because it makes significant positive impact at local, country and the world all in one tremendous organization. |
Lewisville Morning and Noon Rotary Clubs Celebrate End Polio Proclamation
The City of Lewisville City Council to recognizes Rotary International, and the Lewisville Morning and Lewisville Noon Rotary Clubs by Proclaiming Oct 20th through Oct 26th as End Polio Week in Lewisville and Oct 24th as World Polio Day |
Rotary Volunteers at the Oct12th HHW
Twelve Rotary Volunteers work with City Staff members to assist Lewisville residents to safely dispose of Household Hazardous Waste On this fairly cool (by Texas standards) fall day members of our Rotary club served at the monthly Household Hazardous Waste Saturday. The term "making work fun" comes to life with this crew of members Todd Taylor (Chair), Mark Smith, Maithen Fluhrer, George Gober, Deanna Perkins, Jeff Lighton, Sam Taylor, Terry Kasen, Bob Troyer, Roxanne Troyer and John Pokorny worked together to help residents from several Lewisville homes properly dispose of their Hazardous Household Waste. |
The Community is invited to Read Across Central Oct 25th |
Lewisville Morning Rotary does Western Days
Lewisville Morning Rotary made it's presence known at the City of Lewisville's Western Days On Saturday, we encouraged the community to send their Happy Thoughts and Thank Yous to American troops stationed overseas, by inviting them to write their message on our banner. As you might imagine, there was a lot of participation! |
Help End Polio Now with your Donation in support of Lewisville Morning Riders
You can still donate for our End Polio Bike Riders Maithen Fluhrer, Neal Fluhrer, Gene Davenport, Marilyn Pokorny and John Pokorny who are seeking your support through your Donation to End Polio Now! Members can still make an End Polio donation for last Sunday's ride which was completed by all of our riders. Donating to the District 5790 End Polio Bike Ride is easy, just click here. Your donations will be credited to your Rotary Foundation Paul Harris Fellow account if you are a Rotary Member. |
Three Lewisville Morning Rotary members to participate in the District 5790 End Polio Bike Ride
Maithen Fluhrer, Marilyn Pokorny and John Pokorny Riding for Oct. 20th Rotary District 5790 End Polio Now Donations On October 20, 2019, they will participate in the Rotary District 5790 Ride to End Polio, and they are asking for your help. Please support them with your District 5790 Bike Ride to End Polio donation. |
LMR partners with the Rotary Club of San Padro Curridabat to Equip Mobile Dental Clinic
Lewisville Morning Rotary and San Pedro Curridabat Rotary to equip a Mobile Dental Clinic |
Rotary volunteers needed for our Western Days Events
Rotary Volunteer Opportunities abound at our Western Days events This year we will be hosting the Community Non-Profit Showcase at Western Days and providing parking management services for the Christian Community Action Campus throughout the two day event. Volunteers will be needed work closely with the non profits we are hosting, man the Rotary booth promoting our flags, End Polio etc. to create Community awareness of Rotary. Choose your volunteer opportunity now by clicking here. This is a family event. So bring them along to join in on the fun. |
Rotary Volunteers at the Sept. 14th HHW
Eight Rotary Volunteers work with City Staff members to assist Lewisville residents to safely dispose of Household Hazardous Waste On an early fall 90 degree day members of our Rotary club served at the monthly Household Hazardous Waste Saturday. The term "making work fun" comes to life with this crew of members Todd Taylor (Chair), Mark Smith, Tom Rowe, George Gober and the Gilmore brothers, sons of TJ Gilmore from the Lewisville Noon Rotary Club worked together to help residents from 177 homes properly dispose of their Hazardous Household Waste. |
Lewisville Morning Rotary to host a Non Profit Showcase at the Western Days Festival
Lewisville Morning Rotary to host Denton County County Non-Profits at Lewisville Western Days on September 28th The Lewisville Morning Rotary Club is proud to sponsor a showcase of community non-profit organizations operating within Denton county that are offering services to help improve lives in our community. Space is limited and spots will be provided on a first come, first serve basis. If you represent a non-profit and wish to showcase your organization, click here to register and reserve your space. |
Fun time had by LMR members at End of Summer Pool Party
End of Summer Pool Party hosted by Mark and Nancy Smith Thank you Mark & Nancy. You two host a fantastic party. Even though the only way any of got wet at your pool party is when Sadie retrieved the ball from the pool and shook out her coat, we all had a blast. The games were fun, the food was fantastic and of course the company was outstanding. Only in Texas can it be to hot to go swimming (except for Ryker and Sadie). That did not stop us from enjoying a great time with our Rotary Buds. |
Meet our newest September Members
Congratulations! Cheryl Brennan and Deanna Perkins our newest Rotary Members From left to right in the thumbnail photo above are Club President Tom Rowe, new member Cheryl Brennan, sponsor Bob Troyer, new member Deanna Perkins and Club Secretary Mary Jones. It is always a joy for a club president to be able to induct new members. Particularly at Lewisville Morning Rotary were new members are pinned and vested in their brand new Rotary vest. Both of which celebrate Rotary's Brand as PEOPLE of ACTION that place service above self. |
Meet our newest Rotarians
Congratulations! Roxanne Ray-Troyer and Jeff Lighton our newest Rotary Members From left to right in the thumbnail photo above are new members Roxanne Ray-Troyer, Jeffrey Lighton, Club Secretary Mary Jones and Club President Tom Rowe. It is always a joy for a club president to be able to induct new members. Particularly at Lewisville Morning Rotary were new members are pinned and vested in their brand new Rotary vest. Both of which celebrate Rotary's Brand as PEOPLE of ACTION that place service above self. |
District 5790 Approves Grant Funds for Dental Equipment Project in Costa Rica
District 5790 Approved $6301 in Rotary Foundation District Designated Funds to be used for a $55,000 Global Grant to purchase Dental Equipment for a Free Clinic in Tirasses, Costa Rica In Costa Rica, immigrants do not receive government funded healthcare support. Our club is participating with the Rotary Club of San Pedro Curridabat (in Costa Rica) to fund a Global grant for the development of a free dental clinic to serve the needs of this population. Other local partnering organizations are building the clinic being built on an abandoned city dump by providing dental equipment for that clinic. |
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District 5790 Foundation Committee Announced approval of LMR Grant Request to Purchase Dictionaries for 3rd Graders at 11 LISD Title I Schools The district announced approval of our grant request at the Aug 17th Vibrant Club Workshop in Aledo. The $2900 project will be funded by $2150 in club funds (from fund raisers such as our flag project) and $850 in Rotary Foundation Funds referred to as District Designated Funds (DDF). Our members generously support The Rotary Foundation. The funds that were donated 3 years ago accrued and a portion of those are made available for local projects such as this Dictionary Project. The real fun of this project will start mid September. |
Rotary Volunteers have a great time serving at Aug 10th HHW
Nine Rotary Volunteerswork with City Staff members to assist Lewisville residents to safely dispose of Household Hazardous Waste One a triple digit temperature day members of our Rotary club had a great time serving at the monthly Household Hazardous Waste Saturday. The term "making work fun" comes to life with this crew of members Todd Taylor (Chair), Samantha Taylor, Mark Smith, Tom Rowe, George Gober, Terry Kasen, Maithen Fluhrer, Mary Jones and John Pokorny. Come see us next month. For a list of household hazardous waste items we can accept, please visit the City of Lewisville website Hazardous Household Waste page. |
Volunteer Golf Cart Drivers needed for 50TH ANNIVERSARY TEXAS INTERNATIONAL POP FESTIVAL
Volunteers needed to drive golf carts at the 50th Anniversary of Texas Pop turns 50 Aug 31st and Sept 1st.
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Denton County Mental Health Services highlighted at Aug 8th meeting
Phyllis Finley of Denton County MHMR provided excellent summary to Mental Health services offered in Denton County regardless of ability to pay. Recent events in our society have highlighted the need for effective mental health services. We in Denton County are blessed to have Denton County MHMR. Phyllis Finely provided an excellent summary to our members at yesterdays meeting. We all need to communicate to your family, friends and neighbors that mental care help is available in our county regardless of ability to pay. To see a full summary of services offered, click here. |
Support Denton County MHMR by participating in Sept 7th Loss Team Race for Hope
Denton County MHMR Center is hosting its Sept 7th from 7 am to 11 am South Lakes Park, 556 Hobson in Denton, TX Put together a team or join as an individual. They have a 5K individual race, a 5k team race, a one mile walk and a virtual 5k "run" for those that can't make it to Denton Sept 7th but want to support the cause. To register for any of these events, click here. |
Members supporting Sept 21st Special Abilities Fund Raiser
Special Abilities of North Texas serving the special needs community is hosting Denim, Diamonds and Dice Gala Consider attending the second annual Denim, Diamonds and Dice Gala at the MCL Grand Theater on Sept 21st from 7 pm to 11 pm. Funds raised support Special Abilities of North Texas a wonderful Lewisville Area non-profit supporting adults with special needs, giving them opportunities to succeed in life, family and the community. Tickets for this fun event are available by clicking here. To be an event sponsor for this Gala, click here. |
August 3rd Blood Drive a Huge Success
Blood Drive at Lakeland Plaza August 3rd Exceeded Blood Van Goals In a memo to us from Carter BloodCares Susan Holt she says; I wanted to thank you for an excellent blood drive on Saturday. We collected 26 pints of blood. 26 pints X 3 = 78 lives saved by Premier Gun Show Donors and Rotary volunteers! BRAVO!!! Thank you to Dr. Kelly Reed who took over for Jeff Siebert in the hospital. Kelly managed the set-up, take down and transport of all the blood drive signs and coordinated the location for the CarterBlood Care bus. Other members helping arrange donors were Mark Smith, Terry Kasen, Maithen Fluhrer and John Pokorny. Most importantly, thank you to our 26 donors. |
Lewisville Morning Rotarians Party Hardy
No such thing as "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy" in the Lewisville Morning Rotary Club Our club is well known in Lewisville for the community service our members do throughout the year. We also love to party, enjoying good fellowship, food and beverages with our Rotary Families. We have two upcoming dates that members should mark on their calendars; the August 22nd 4th Thursday Mixer at the Larue Winery and the September 7th End of Summer Party (see graphic). Please register by clicking these links. |
Join our Bookworms September 9th
Lewisville Morning Rotary Club starting a Bookworms Group Join us September 9th for a fun book discussion on "Defending Jacob" a mystery novel by William Landay. Good fellowship, wine and perceptive conversation about one of today's intriguing books. |
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It was a very good year & LMR celebrated at 2019 Pass-the-Gavel
2019 Pass-the-Gavel Event to be a celebration of a great year and a transition to 2019-2020 leadership team We have had an amazing Rotary year under Ray Bowens leadership. Wednesday evening June 26th, Ray will be passing the gavel to incoming president Tom Rowe. Just a few facts about Lewisville Morning Rotary's accomplishments these past 12 months. |
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Serving Lewisville residents at Household Hazardous Waste Collection SaturdayLast Saturday, our members volunteered to empty over 100 Lewisville resident vehicles of Household Waste that cannot be discarded in our sewers of trash containers Lewisville Morning Rotary Members volunteer the 2nd Saturday of every month to serve our residents and help keep our environment clean. That waste is the safely separated and packaged for transport to organizations that recycle the waste. |
LMR Selling Coffee fresh from Costa Rica in support of Dental Equipment Project
Costa Rica is famous for it's Coffee Bean Production Uses Environmentally Safe and Organic Farming Methods Our project partners Rotary Club of San Padro Curridabat have arranged coffee directly from production facilities in Costa Rica. .jpg)  This coffee sale has limited supplies. We are selling 12 oz packages online by clicking here. |
Perfect Attendance students win bikes at Central ES
Lewisville Morning Rotary Members attend May 20th, 21st & 22nd Central ES Award Ceremonies to award two lucky winners in each grade a brand new bike. |
Wine Tasting Party - fun way to raise money for Costa Rica Dental Project
Lewisville Morning Rotary hosts May 17 Wine Tasting at Wine with (an) Appeal to raise funds for Clubs Dental Equipment Global Grant Project in Tirrases, Costa Rica In addition to the wine tasting, the club held a silent auction of items members such as Audra Johnson donated. Audra donated hand knitted items, others donated wine, coffee from Costa Rica and several others. |
Evan Anderson awarded May Student of the Month
Principal Scot Finch announces Senior, Evan Anderson as Student of Month from Hebron High School Evan, a varsity basketball starter for HHS maintained a 3.9 grade point average for his high school career. He was a member of the National Honor Society and in the top 25% of his class. |
Missing Man Ceremony at closing of Wall that Heals
Missing Man Ceremony in remembrance of those who served in Vietnam |
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The 2019 - 2020 Flag Subscription Program at your residence is now open for online new or renewal flag subscriptions Click here for details about this years lease program. Please share this link with your friends and neighbors in Lewisville, Castle Hills, Double Oak, Flower Mound and Highland Village. We partner with youth programs such as the boy scouts to erect and remove the flags during the designated holidays. This is our clubs major fund raiser whose proceeds are shared with our community partners. |
Lewisville Morning Rotary well represented at the District 5790 An Evening with Stars Event
Lewisville Morning Rotary Members attend An Evening with the Stars Celebrating the accomplishments of District Rotary clubs. Represnting our club was President Ray Bowens and his wife Earma, President Nominee Mark Smith and his wife Nance and Rotarians John and Marilyn Pokorny. |
Hebron High School April Student of the Month
Congratulations Karishma Cordero, April Student of the Month honored at our April 25th meeting Hebron High School Principal, Scot Finch introduced Karishma Cordero to our members at our April 25th meeting. This senior with a 3.87 gpa achieved this lofty grade point average while taking Advance Placement Courses which give her college credit for work achieved while in high school. |
Costa Rica Dental Health Fair Team debriefs and discusses next trip in November
Team meets at Sneaky Pete's to debrief March trip experience and make recommendations for next trip in November. Both the traveling and stateside members of the March 9th Costa Rica Dental Fair in Tirrases, Costa Rica team met at Sneaky Pete's restaurant in Lewisville, Texas yesterday. Beyond having fun and fellowship together, the purpose of our meeting was to have an honest critique of what went well and what needs improvement. |
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Our 2015-16 German Exchange Student Henrik Thimm will be attending our April 11th meeting Henik is back in the states for two weeks visiting all the buds he made here in Texas while he was an exchange student. You may recall, Lewisville Morning Rotary Club was his host club. He spent the first few months living with the Pokorny's and the last few months living with the James Family an exchange family of 5 a few doors down from the Pokorny's. Henrik attended Marcus HS where he played JV Basketball in addition to his academic endeavors. He looks forward to seeing and talking to club Rotarians filling us in on his adventures since returning home. |
"Proudly Served, Proudly Serving" luncheon - April 26thThe City of Lewisville has asked us to help spread the word. Please share this information with vets, active duty and reservists you know. .png) |
Lewisville Morning Rotary to offer two Rotary Youth Leadership Awards
LMR to provide 2 Scholarships for RYLA this year. RYLA is an intensive leadership development program developed in 1971 by Rotary International for youth leaders this year taking place at Tarleton State University in Stephenville, TX from June 26 through 30, 2019. For a copy of the event flyer click here. To more information about event click here. To apply for RYLA click here. |
Community Service Volunteers needed for Wall that Heals |
Lewisville Morning Rotary Club to participate in the Wall that Heals Events
Event to open with LMR Flag Retirement Ceremony The Lewisville Morning Rotary Club is proud to announce that we will be participating in the City of Lewisville The Wall That Heals, the mobile three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial (The Wall) in Washington, D.C., will be on display Thursday, May 2 – Sunday, May 5, just west of the Bob Wiseman Soccer Complex at Lewisville Lake Park.
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Lewisville Morning Rotary in Video
A short clip on some of our clubs community service projects and why we do them. Know someone that may be interested in Rotary? Please share. Are you interested in learning more about membership in our club? Click here. |
Lewisville Morning Rotary Team returns from Tirrases, Costa Rica Health Fair Project
Team of 6 Rotary members and 5 local volunteer community members return Mark Smith and Carolyn Wright led a team of 11 to Costa Rica this past week end for an International Service project that involved providing dental care for 80 patients without access to health care in this community of 23,000 built on an abandoned land fill. Our club partnered with the Rotary Club of San Pedro-Curridabat for this health fair. We look forward to hearing about their adventures when we see them at the next meeting. |
Lewisville Morning Rotary awarded Rotary International Presidents Citation
Club receives RI Presidents Citation for 2017-2018 Rotary Year Immediate Past President Jeff Siebert, DDS accepts citation from Area 10 Assistant Governor Lori Fickerling at the February 28th meeting. The citation is given for achieving goals that strengthen Rotary and their club. Goals include increasing club membership, developing sustainable service projects, giving to The Rotary Foundation, and building awareness of Rotary in your community. Congratulations, Dr. Siebert for your fantastic leadership in achieving this prestigious award. |
Team of Lewisville Morning Rotary and community members heading to Costa Rica to volunteer
A team of 11 LMR and local community members to volunteer in Tirrases at Health Fair In the wee hours of this Thursday morning, 5 LMR members, 1 LNR member and 5 community members will be leaving the airport bound for Costa Rica to participate in a community health fair serving the indigent population of Tirrases, Costa Rica. We will be partnering with the Rotary Club of San Jose Curridabat to serve 80 dental patients and many more medical care patients at the health fair Saturday, March 9th. |
Club Members deliver Perfect Attendance Bikes to Central ES
Lewisville Morning Rotary promotes Perfect Attendance at Central ES You can't learn if you are not in school. The staff and teachers at Central ES (our adopted school) work very hard to prepare our students for a successful education. We need to encourage our students to be there every day if possible. For the last 15 years our club has been encouraging students to achieve perfect attendance throughout the school year. At the end of the school year we work with administration to recognize those students that have achieved that milestone. All students that achieved perfect attendance are recognized and win a goody bag full of treats and games. Two lucky students in each grade, whose name is drawn at random win a bike. |
Lewisville Morning Rotary members to Honor HHS Student of the Month
Hebron High School Principal Scot Finch introduced our February Student of the Month Ireland Beverley Congratulations Ireland! Ireland is a Senior at Hebron with multiple academic and athletic accomplishments during 4 years. She is a National Honor Society member and Science National Honor Society member that is within the top 10% of her class of over 900 students. She has excelled as a member of the award winning HHS Cheerleading squad. Having taken multiple AP courses she is well prepared for her next challenge at Texas A&M during the next 4 years. In addition to her academic and athletic accomplishments, Ireland has honed her leadership skills and has an impressive list of community service activities. |
The 2019 Dictionary Project a complete success!
R - O - T - A - R - Y "This is your dictionary." - "Now lets do a little exercise." - "Find the word rotary." This just part of the script members use when visiting 11 Lewisville ISD elementary schools this week to deliver dictionaries to 3rd graders. This project not only provides dictionaries to students that they can keep throughout their academic career, it is just plain fun to be part of the team delivering the books and helping them learn. Planning for this project which is partially funded through our clubs fund raising projects and matching funds from The Rotary Foundation started at the beginning of the school year. When the dictionaries were delivered late January our team went to work. Marilyn Pokorny prepared labels. Last Saturday a team of committee chair Charlene Dierks, Ray Bowens, Tom Rowe, Mark Smith, Nancy Smith and Bob Troyer worked to insert the labels in 1028 dictionaries and sign each dictionary. It is a labor of love in preparation for delivery this week. |
2018 SOUTHWEST AIRLINES® TICKETS RAFFLE
Fly anywhere that Southwest Airlines Flies 2018 Southwest Airlines Ⓡ Tickets Raffle organized by District 5790 Lewisville Morning Rotary Club RAFFLE Benefiting a Community Dental Project in Tirrases, Costa Rica Raffle tickets are 1 FOR $20 | 3 FOR $50 | 7 FOR $100. The drawing will take place on February 28, 2019 To purchase tickets on-line click here. |
HHS Senior Jamal Henry recognized as January Student of the Month
Jamal Henry to be recognized as Hebron High School Student of the Month Lewisville Morning Rotary members and guests received a treat when they met Hebron High School's Rotary Student of the Month at their January 17th meeting. Jamal has a kindred spirit with Rotary members because of his "Service Above Self" attitude about life. An excellent student, mature beyond his years, he volunteers as an office aide and works as a "PE Partner" with special needs kids. |
AJ's Video about the Lewisville Morning Rotary Club
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Hebron High School student Faizann Vidhani recognized at Dec 20th meeting
Hebron High School Principal Scot Finch introduced HHS Student of the Month at Dec 20th meeting Mr. Finch introduced the Hebron High School December Student of the Month today. Senior, Faizann Vidhani is ranked 5th in his class with 4.0 GPA that was achieved even while taking 13 advanced placement courses. Congratulations Faizaan Vidhani - December Student of the Month! |
HELP! Carter BloodCare needs volunteers Dec 22nd
Because of low Blood Supplies, Carter BloodCare has added Blood Drive on Dec 22nd at the Music City Mall For the past few years, the Lewisville Morning Rotary Club has become one of Carter BloodCares most trusted partners to help them organize volunteers for the Blood Drives in the the Lewisville area such as at the Music City Mall. Susan Holt of Carter BloodCare has come to us again for our volunteer help for a blood drive this Saturday at Music City Mall. Help is needed to encourage last minute shoppers to take a few minutes away from their shopping to "Give the Gift of Life". While this December 22nd event was not included in our clubs planned community service events, we encourage every member to consider taking an hour out of their day to volunteer. Bring family members. If so inclined, dress for the occasion with Christmas paraphernalia or even a vampire cape like Jeff wears. Please register your volunteer intentions by clicking here.  |
Saving Lives December 8th Blood Drive
Blood Donated at Dec. 8th Blood Drive in the Music City Mall will Save 57 Lives December 8, 2018 was another very busy day for the Rotary Club of Lewisville Morning. Not only did we serve the community by helping residents empty their vehicles of the Household Hazardous Waste to be safely recycled or destroyed, our members hosted a Blood Drive at the Music City Mall Shopping Center. Below is a message we received from Susan Holt the Carter BloodCare representative. On behalf of Carter BloodCare we would like to thank you, your Rotary volunteers, and all the wonderful donors that gave of their time to help others. |
The Colony HS Interact Club does Stockings for Students
TCHS Interact Club December Project - Stockings for Students For their December community service project, Interact Club members 37 stockings for our LovePacs kids. Lovepacs is an organization that was born out of a shared desire to help children in our community. They strive to make sure no child goes hungry while on breaks from school. .jpeg) In addition to stockings for Lovepac kids, Interact members were able to help the Angel Tree kids by filling 8 more stockings, making Christmas merry for these children also. |
Congratulation to LMR member Audra Johnson
Lewisville Morning Rotary member Joins the MAD Radio To hear and see her 1st show, click here to see the FB Live Stream. |
Saving Lives December 1st Blood Drive
Blood Donated at Dec. 1st Blood Drive in Lakeside Plaza will Save 51 Lives December 1, 2018 was a very busy day for the Rotary Club of Lewisville Morning. Not only did we serve 750 pancake and sausage breakfasts to Lewisville families at the Old Town Lewisville Holiday Stroll Breakfast with Santa, our members hosted a Blood Drive at the Lakeside Plaza Shopping Center. Below is a message we received from Susan Holt the Carter BloodCare representative. On behalf of Carter BloodCare we would like to thank you, Lewisville Morning Rotary Club, and Premier Gun Show for sponsoring this blood drive. |
Breakfast with Santa is a SOLD OUT Event
This years Breakfast with Santa was a Complete Success A huge thank you to the 43 Rotary member, community volunteers and city staff workers that made this years event such a community success. We SOLD OUT serving 750 pancake and sausage meals to families from throughout the community that came to visit Santa and watch the parade at noon. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you to all our members, volunteers, sponsors and partners for making this such a successful event. |
The Rotary Foundation releases Annual ReportThis is an Annual Report like you have not seen before.  Very well done, easy to follow report about everything Rotary accomplished in 2017-2018 Not just The Rotary Foundation - A global report of everything available to our 36,678 Clubs Well worth the time to go through. |
Thank You Sponsor'sWe would like to give a great big shout out to all the Breakfast with Santa sponsors that are supporting this event at Wayne Ferguson Plaza on Saturday Dec. 1st from 8:00 AM until noon. Below are the place mats we will be using while serving a delicious breakfast of pancakes and sausage after families visit Santa Clause.   |
Student of the Month Marquis Johnson honored
Congratulations Marquis! Hebron HS Junior, Marquis Johnson named Student of the Month at Nov 16th meeting Marquis has had a stellar high school career with a 3.9 grade point average. He is a member of the Hebron HS Hawks football and track teams. In addition, he supports several of the Hebron High School athletic teams as a Ruckus and Rowdy member. When he completes his studies at Hebron, Marquis plans to attend Oklahoma State where he plans to study Aerospace Administration and Operations to become a pilot. |
End Polio Update - Nov 9, 2018 |
5000 People viewed 8th Annual Flag Retirement Ceremony on MAD
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Make a date to join us of the Alzhiemer's Fund Raiser Nov 17th
Alzheimer's Association Fund Raiser An afternoon and evening of fellowship To raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Association Saturday, Nov 17, 2018 - Noon until 11 pm |
2018 Flag Retirement Ceremony - A Memorable Event If you have not already seen the video of the event by MAD Radio's John Solerno, please visit this Facebook Link. You can also view on the home page of our website. |
LMR Seeking Event Sponsors for Pancake Breakfast with Santa
This will be the 5th year that Lewisville Morning Rotary members will be hosting Pancake Breakfast with Santa. This year the event will take place under the big top on the Wayne Ferguson Plaza Saturday, December 1st from 8 AM until Noon. For our sponsors convenience, you may now purchase your sponsorship on line at Hover your pointer over blue letting above to go to on-line purchase page. |
Lewisville Morning Rotary participating in Read Across Central
Read Across Central October 26th Be the Inspiration is the 2018-19 Rotary Theme. Rotary members from our club will be inspiring the children in our adopted school, Central ES to be life long readers on October 26th. This is one of the most enjoyable projects we do with the kids. All club members and their families are encouraged to join us. Register now for your time slot and class assignment by clicking here. |
What are Rotary Fellowships? |
Join us for our 8th Annual Flag Retirement Ceremony
The Lewisville Morning Rotary Club announces its Eighth Annual United States Flag Retirement Ceremony to be held Saturday, October 27, 2018. The event will be held at 1 p.m. at Wayne Ferguson Plaza on Church St in Lewisville. Members are asked to volunteer for an event assignment by clicking here. |
Polio Eradication Update |
Meet our newest member Taylor Bankroff
Taylor Faye Bankroff joins Lewisville Morning Rotary Like many of us, Taylor is not a native Texan, but she got here as quickly as she could. She is an Indiana native that graduated from Purdue with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering. After which, she received a Masters of Business Administration Degree from Kelly School of Business in Bloomington, IN. Currently working for Rheem Manufacturing in Lewisville as the Assistant Project Manager. She lives in Lewisville and is an active volunteer in Journey with a Dream, a Rheem community outreach program.  Taylor is pictured here with her Sponsor Bill Shaw and club president Roy Bowens Congratulations Taylor Bankroff! We look forward to volunteering with you as a member of the Lewisville Morning Rotary Club. |
Lewisville Morning Rotary Participates in Western Days hosting two events Come join us at the Western Days Festival Lewisville Morning Rotary proudly hosts two Western Days Events - Register online to participate or at the events located on Main and Mill. The Hot Diggity Dog Hoedown on Sept 28th from 5 pm to 9 pm Here are some links you will find useful. Hover pointer over item and click. |
Thank You to all our Western Days Event SponsorsLewisville Morning Rotary wishes to thank all the Sponsors for our two Western Days Events. Hot Doggity Dog Hoedown Sept. 28th and our 21st Annual Car and Motorcycle Show Sept 29th .png) .png)   George and Susan Gober - Have a very successful Western Days .png)  Mary Jones, Regional Distributor and Business Consultant  .jpg) Ray Bowens - Owner   .jpg){kind=logo}  .png){kind=small}  Flower Mound 407 in Flower Mound Main St. in Lewisville    of Lewisville Denton & Lewisville .gif)      Mill Steet Tire Heineken- BBQ & Tamale Steamer  Family of Rotary Diana McMillin Frank and Pat Hebb John and Marilyn Pokorny Mark and Nancy Smith |
Loyal Sponsors, Verfs Tavern and Grill and the Shoal Creek Tavern agree to sponsor all 3 of Lewisville Morning Rotary Annual Fund Raisers for 3rd year in a row  These are two great restaurants owned by Jim Verfurth, a long time Rotary supporter |
Maverick Harley Davidson and Lonestar Harley Davidson are Event Sponsors for our 21st Annual Car and Motorcycle Show |
Meet our September Student of the Month Maddie Edwards
Hebron High School Senior Maddie Edwards Named September Student of the Month What a joy to recognize Maddie last week. She is on the A-B Honor Roll including taking advanced courses such as Pre-calculus and AP English. She is also active in the Encore Theater as a Varsity Member. She is the Chair of the Lewisville ISD Student Advisory Committee. Also, Maddie is an Officer on the HHS Student Council, a "leader" in the FCA, is a member of the Thespians National Honor Society as well as being leader in the "I Am Second" Sports Bible Study group. When she completes her high school studies she is planning to attend either Texas Tech or Texas A&M where she plans to study pre-law. When her collegiate studies are done it is her intention to remain very active in community service activities contributing where ever her talent leads. Her career choice will be focused in those careers where can be happy while contributing to a better world. |
Meet our newest member, Mark Smith
 Mark Smith inducted as a member of the Lewisville Morning Rotary Club Sept. 13th Say hello to our newly inducted member Mark Smith. Mark and his wife Nancy are 40 year residents of Lewisville. Mark recently retired from Pepsi as the IT Asset Manager for their North American operations. Mark and Nancy have one child (Trisha). Marks Lewiville roots are deep. He is a proud Fighting Farmer. He is a 2005 graduate of the Lewisville Citizen's Police Academy. We look forward to serving along side Mark during Lewisville Morning Rotary's projects and fund raisers. |
Have you met Celina yet?
Celina Marinez joins Lewisville Morning Rotary Celina was inducted as a member of our club on August 23rd. She is the Human Resources Manager for Rheem A/C Division here in Lewisville, Texas. She lives in Haslett, TX with her 3 children. A member of the Kappa Delta Chi Sorority she has been committed to life of community service since her college days. We look forward to serving along side Celina during Lewisville Morning Rotary projects and fund raisers. |
2018 Car and Motorcycle Show at Western Days Join us for the 21st annual car and motorcycle show event being held during the Lewisville Western Days Festival. Longhorn and Maverick Harley Davidson are also helping to sponsor the event and will have some fun activities for guests. Participants in the show may preregister on-line at: |
Lewisville Morning Rotary announces 1st Annual Hot Diggity Dog Hoedown at Western Days Register your dog on-line for this event by clicking here. |
Don't Miss our 4th Thursday Evening MeetingIt is the 4th Thursday of the month - 7 PM Evening Meeting Our new flexible meeting schedule will allow those whose schedules prohibit an early morning meeting an opportunity to enjoy the fellowship and fun at our once a once month 7 PM meetings. We have a great speaker planned in Connie Pelphery who will be sharing Lewisville Education Foundation's exciting plans for the Curiouser and Curiouser Ball. Join us at the Old Town Brewhouse at 7 PM tomorrow, August 23rd for a enjoyable Rotary experience. |
Aug 18th End Polio Update |
Come join us Thursday Aug 16 as we honor Lewisville Police Chief Russ Kerbow |
Membership Committee People of Action Membership Plan Announcement
Sustaining our clubs Fantastic Community Service Image requires a People of Action Growth Plan Our club is an award winning club known in the community for its service. We know the need for community service volunteer activities such as ours is great. Our membership has big hearts, but to be able to continue our service mission in the community, we need more members like us that have a passion for giving of their time, talent and treasure. Membership in Rotary is by invitation. We invite friends and neighbors to our meetings and service projects so they can learn about our club's passion for service. Such passion is infectious and these friends and neighbors become interested in being an active part of Rotary. |
District Governor Gerald Robinson recognizes LMR People of Action
 Our People of Action Congratulations Lewisville Morning Rotary members Todd Taylor, Mary Jones and Bill Shaw for being recognized by District 5790 Governor Gerald Robinson (shown on left). Thank you Todd, Mary and Bill for Being our Inspiration. |
Lewisville Morning Rotary to be International partner with Host Club Rotario San Pedro Curridabat on Global Grant Project to develop a Dental Clinic in Tirrasis, Costa Rica
Dental Clinic to serve poor in Tirrases Club President Ray Bowens and Past President Carolyn Wright are currently in Costa Rica meeting the team and preparing for the Ground Breaking to take place Sunday July 29th with RI President Barry Rassin as the guest of honor.
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July 20th Why I Walk Happy Hour a Success
Why I Walk Happy Hour and Giveback Club Social The Why I Walk Happy Hour to raise money for the Alzheimer's Association was a complete success with many members in attendance. With the help of his Rotary buds, member Bill Shaw's team will be able to make a significant contribution to the Alzheimer's Association at the 2018 Walk to End Alzheimer's at Grandscape (The Colony, TX) in late September. |
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New Meeting Venue Effective with the July 12, 2018 meeting, the Rotary Club of Lewisville Morning will be hold all it's weekly meetings at the Old Town Brewhouse at 146 Whatley Road in Lewisville. Meeting Times Starting July, 2018 we will be meeting 7:00 AM on the 1st, 2nd & 3rd Thursday of every month and at 7:00 PM on the 4th Thursday of every month. |
Belize Aquaponic Grow Bed Project Update - 2nd Harvest Toddler shows off this years 2nd harvest from one of the Aquaponic Grow Beds erected in Belize last January by 22 Rotary members from 6 clubs in Denton County. |
Join us for Pass-the-Gavel on June 28th.jpg) Pass the Gavel June 28, 2018 at Point Bank 915 W. Main Street, Lewisville, TX 75067. Thank you (in advance) Lori Krouskos for offering the bank. The evening will begin at 6:00 pm with cocktails and Call To Order at 6:30 pm. Spouses and significant others are invited. Please RSVP to Mary so that we can properly prepare for the evening. Besides great food and fellowship, this annual event offers members an opportunity to recognize our clubs leaders and do a year in review. This evening offers promises to be a wonderful evening celebrating our fantastic year. |
Lewisville Morning Rotary Club to host Blood Drive at the Premier Gun Show on June 30th.jpg) We need volunteers to both give blood and help manage the donors at the blood drive. Club members are encouraged to volunteer for one of the volunteer time slots by clicking here. Members are encouraged to bring family and friends along when when they volunteer. Community members are encouraged to donate blood. Summer blood supplies are very low. To find out more about donating, please click here. |
Lewisville Morning Rotary hosted on M.A.D Radio PodcastRotary, Making a Difference. Check-out this video. Two of our members (Jeff Siebert and Mary Jones and our April Student of the Month Richard Keys from Hebron HS were guests on the May 23rd M.A.D Radio Program with John Solerno and Magen King. To see Student of the Month Richard Keys, Club President Jeff Siebert and Club Secretary May Jones entire interview, go to minute 10 and play thru minute 58. Great job guys |
District 5790 Honors LMR with Several Awards |
Central ES Perfect Attendance Award Ceremonies May 29, 30 and 31
Lewisville Morning Rotary to Award a bike to a boy and a girl from each grade at Central ES the last week of May To encourage student learning our club recognizes those students at Central Elementary School who have made the effort to attend school every school day of the year. We award one boys bike and one girls bike to every class level. To select the winning students, a special ceremony is held at the end of the year for each grade. This year ceremonies will be held May 29th, May 30th and May 31st. At these ceremonies all the children with perfect attendance are called up to receive a goody bag prepared by our Rotary Members. At the end of the the goodie bag ceremony, we pull one boys name and one girls name out of a hat. Those children are awarded a brand new bike. We encourage every member of the club to participate in one of the six award ceremonies at Central Elementary School that week. Members can select a time that fits their schedule by clicking here. |
Thursday Funnies for May 10th
COMPUTER: A device designed to speed and automate errors COMPUTER CLUB: Used to strike computer forcefully upon receiving error messages CONSOLE: What one does to a "down" computer CURSOR: An expert in 4-letter words DUMP: A system programmer's work area |
BBQ and Fun Social
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Webster Mangham to speak at April 26th Meeting
Twelve years spent managing aquatic freshwater resources and developing innovative methodologies for large and small river system studies. He is a geographer with extensive experience using a multi-disciplinary skill set to design, implement and execute scientific studies to support long-term channel monitoring, water planning and in-stream flow studies for the Trinity River basin. He has considerable experience in project and personnel management and always lead from the front with initiative, ingenuity, and integrity. Webster is a graduate of the University of Central Oklahoma with a Masters Degree from UNT. Webster has served 5 years in the Marines. |
Thursday Funny for May 3rd
Coming in from playing, little Freddy looked confused. His mom asked, "Is something the matter?" Little Freddie may have been confused, but in fact Back Pain is not funny. We may not have "thrown out" our back trash diving like old man Dodd in this story. But, most of us at one time or another experienced back or joint pain of some type and needed the medical services of a Chiropractor like our fellow Rotary Member Dr. Kelly Reed. Choosing a medical professional whose expertise in Chiropractic medicine is a challenge. In addition to muscular skeletal skills, we want someone with integrity, honesty and is a caring person. Knowing that the person is a Rotary member helps to make that choice. Caring and honesty is part of our creed. The next time you need such service consider. Dr Reed of the Lewisville Chiropractic Center, 326 S Edmonds Ln Suite 104, Lewisville, TX 75067
Dr. Kelly Reed office phone: (972) 436-2521 |
Richard Keys selected as the April Student of the Month from Hebron High School
Congratulations to our April Student of the Month, Richard Keys Scot Finch-principal at Hebron High School presented Richard Keys with the Lewisville Morning Rotary Club Student of the Month award! Richard was selected as Hebron High School's Student of the Month for his senior class. This young man does an incredible amount for his school, church and community. He follows in his father's footsteps in serving his community-his father is Lieutenant Byron Keys of the City of Irving Police Department. |
Thursday Funny for April 26th
Story of Four People This is the story of four people named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody, and Nobody. There was an important job to be done and Everybody was asked to do it. Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it. Somebody got angry about that, because it was Everybody's job. Everybody thought Anybody could do it, but Nobody realized that Everybody wouldn't do it. Consequently, it wound up that Nobody told Anybody, so Everybody blamed Somebody. Moral of this not-so-funny story? The moral for our readers is that these four people are not the kind of people that join Lewisville Morning Rotary. Our members are People of Action.. We see a need, we exchange ideas how to address the need, we take action. We  we  we .png){kind=spacer} If you are the kind of individual that wants to make a difference in our community and our world come join us for breakfast. We meet every 7 AM Thursday morning at the Christian Community Action Community Room. More information about joining? Click here. |
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Club leaders current and future should plan to attend. Several members of our club have already agreed to take club leadership rolls for the 2018-2019 Rotary year. This event is a prime opportunity to learn more about your rolls as club leaders. We encourage anyone that is serving on the Board of Directors, is or will be an event or committee chair person or simply would like to learn more about Rotary leadership is encouraged to attend. Attendance fees for this event are paid by the club. If you are intending to attend please notify President Elect Ray Bowen by clicking here. You can register yourself by selecting the switch, or I can register for you. If you register yourself, turn in your receipt to Heather to be reimbursed.  See the event particulars and the curriculum that will be covered below. |
Lewisville Morning Rotary to Host Regional 4 Way Test Contest April 21st
Lewisville Regional Contest for 4-Way Test Speech Contest hosted by the Lewisville Morning Rotary Club Volunteers are needed to assist with set-up and take-down of the event. We plan to meet at 11:00 AM Saturday, May 21st to set-up. We anticipate take-down and clean-up will start at around 2:30 pm. Please contact Frank Hebb by clicking here, if you can volunteer to help with set-up and or take-down. |
LMR members launch Mini-Project in Support of Loreto House in Denton
Members donate 9 cases of #5 & #6 Diapers for Children served by Loreto House We are Rotary #MakingaDifference #PeopleofAction. Yesterday, our members received word that Loreto House was in dire need of diapers. Today, thanks to the generosity of our members we filled the back of an SUV and delivered the diapers to their facility in Denton. For more info on Loreto House go to www.loretohouse.org As a project, this was definitely one of smallest ones. But to quote St. Teresa of Calcutta "Not All Of Us Can Do Great Things, But We Can Do Small Things With Great Love" |
April is Rotary Maternal and Child Health and Child Month
So, how should we create awareness for April as Rotary Maternal and Child Health month? Rotarian Audra Johnson suggested we knit or purchase baby products for non-profit agencies that serves children and families. Great idea! Do you have any suggestions? E-mail Jeff Siebert or Ray Bowens with your ideas. John & Marilyn Pokorny are tapping into Audra's idea by collecting donations of baby products such as diapers, wipes and other such items for Loredo House in Denton. Loredo House serves the needs of women, and men, who are dealing with an unplanned pregnancy. They offer free resources such as: pregnancy test, sonogram, diapers, maternity clothes, baby food and items and parenting classes. Please join them by bringing donations to tomorrow's meeting. |
Thursday Funnies - in this case funny but true. |
LMR honors Hebron High School student Alyssa Biasatti as March Student of the Month
Congratulations! Alyssa Biasatti, Hebron High School Student of the Month for March This Hebron High School senior has had an outstanding 4 year experience as a well rounded student with excellent academic credentials, several different volunteer activities and admirable service to her fellow students through her Student Council and Theater Arts involvement. |
Rotary Night at the Rough Riders Dr. Pepper Ball Park April 7th Come join us April 7th from 7 pm to 10 PM Just $20/person - includes: All-You-Can-Eat ballpark food Limited Edition RoughRiders Souvenir Unlimited Dr. Pepper Products Half-off parking (pick PRKNG when ordering) Order tickets at: Rotary Night with Frisco Roughriders. When you order make sure to tell them Lewisville Morning Rotary Club |
Educational evening at the March 22nd Upper Trinity Regional Water Plan Tour and PicnicThe March 22nd Water Treatment Plant Tour and family picnic was educational and fun.  So, how does UTRWD assure we in Denton County have a safe and plentiful supply fresh water? Last Thursday we found out by moving our weekly meeting to the Upper Trinity Regional Water Plant property. |
Thursday Funnies for March 15th
Newspapers are Old School I asked my daughter if she’d seen my newspaper. She told me that newspapers are old school. She said that people use tablets nowadays and handed me her iPad. The fly didn’t stand a chance. |
Thursday Funnies for March 8th
Dr. Seuss as Technical Writer |
John Salerno of MAD Radio to speak at March 1st Meeting
John Salerno is co-host of MAD Radio ”where we focus on giving back to the community and featuring nonprofit organizations and comedians who bring laughter into the lives of others" John retired from the NYC Police Department as a Detective. He spent 24 years in the Farmingdale Fire Department volunteering/serving my community. Retired as Chief. Director of Laughter Saves Lives Texas. A nonprofit organization that performs comedy shows for our injured 1st responders and Military personal |
Supporting the Rotary Foundation is simple through Rotary Direct
Supporting The Rotary Foundation helps to improve Water and Sanitation world wide. We here in Texas are blessed with an infrastructure that makes sure all of us have good clean safe water to sustain us. However, much of the world is not so fortunate. Clubs like ours throughout the world are making a difference by implementing water and sanitation projects that are funded by The Rotary Foundation (TRF). Did you know that you can give as little as $10 to support such efforts through Rotary Direct? Simply select the Annual Fund you wish to support, the amount you wish to donate, whether your gift is a one time gift or monthly, quarterly or annual. then simply provide your credit or debit card information. For me, it is a budget friendly way of supporting the Rotary Foundation and water projects throughout the world. |
Thursday Funnies for March 1st
A helicopter was flying around above Seattle when an electrical malfunction disabled all of the aircraft's electronic navigation and communications equipment. Due to the clouds and haze, the pilot could not determine the helicopter's position. The pilot saw a tall building, flew toward it, circled, and held up a handwritten sign that said "WHERE AM I?" in large letters. People in the tall building quickly responded to the aircraft, drew a large sign, and held it in a building window. Their sign said "YOU ARE IN A HELICOPTER." |
Stephen Thomas to Speak at Feb 22nd Lewisville Morning Rotary Meeting
Denton County Salvation Army Emergency Service Mobile Canteen "Doing the Most Good" Serving Hurricane Harvey Victims in Houston Stephen Thomas, Executive Director Denton County Social Services will speak at the Feb. 22nd Lewisville Morning Rotary Club Buffet Breakfast Meeting at the Christian Community Action Main Offices Community Room on 200 S. Mill in Lewisville at 7 AM. Few in our area know that the Salvation Army Lewisville operations include a fully equiped mobile canteen designed to serve thousands of meals in response to disasters such as Hurricane Harvey. |
Lewisville Morning Rotary has a Rockin' Vision for 2021
On a rainy February 17th Saturday morning seventeen of our members did an outstanding job of developing a comprehensive vision for our club that will be used for formalize an exciting strategic plan that will provide the template for serving our community and the world through 2021.. Through a dynamic process called visioning, members shared their vision and we gathered ideas that were synthesized into a comprehensive vision that represents what are club can accomplish in the community and the world between now and 2021. A giant shout-put goes to Rotary District 5790 Visioning Team members PDG Gene Davenport, Pat Peters (Decatur Rotary), Roger Pascal (FW International Rotary) for giving up their Saturday morning to guide us through the process. |
So, how do you know that the water in the tap is safe and will it be there when you need it
March is Rotary Water and Sanitation Month March 22, 2018 is the UN World Water Day. Unlike many parts of our world a safe and plentiful water supply is taken for granted in Denton County. So, to celebrate, we will be moving the time and place of our regular March 22nd meeting Rotary meeting to the Upper Trinity Water Plant on 900 N. Kealy in Lewisville. This is a family event! Our Meeting start time will be 5 PM. The outdoor business meeting will start promptly at 5:15 pm with our normal Rotary moment of inspiration, pledge and happy thoughts, followed by some very brief business matters that President Jeff may need to announce. At 5:30 PM Rich Lubke and a few members of the Upper Trinity Water Treatment plan will do a very interesting short presentation followed by a tour of the Water Plant itself. After the Water Plant Tour, we will convene the Rich Lubke Community Organic Garden for a family picnic where members will be serving our families Hot Dogs and Hamburgers with all the fixins prepared from the Salvation Army Emergency Canteen. In addition to the water plant tour, the families will have an opportunity to visit the Rotary Demonstration Aquaponic Grow Bed. This will be a fun evening for the entire family regardless of age complete with some age appropriate games like name that plant and name that vegetable. We will wrap-up around 7:30 pm which is before dark which Google says is 7:58 pm. |
Visioning 2021 at Lewisville Morning Rotary
On Saturday, Feb 17, 2018, club membership will see into the future at Wine with Appeal on 917 N Mill St in Lewisville. No, we will not be using a crystal ball. But we will be visioning. To continue as a vibrant successful Rotary club, members need to plan not for just tomorrow or next month but at least 3 years into the future. This year (2017-2018), our club is completing the third year of a Strategic Plan that was developed in the spring of 2015. Well done Strategic Plans take a lot of effort and require input from as many members as possible. Have you started our homework yet? On Jan 18th, PDG Gene Davenport did an excellent presentation introducing Visioning at our club meeting. He left us with some homework to complete prior to coming to the Feb 17th meeting. Click Feb 17 Visioning Exercise to download a copy of the homework. Bring it with you Feb 17. We want everyone to attend, but if your schedule prohibits attendance, please send your completed copy to me at ray.bowens@yahoo.com |
Lewisville Morning Rotary to Host Hebron High School contestants for our Annual 4 Way Test Speech Contest
Contestants from Hebron High School will be coming to our Feb 1st Rotary meeting to compete for cash prizes and the right to represent our club and Hebron High School in the Four Way Test Speech Contest. These orators will be sharing their view points on Rotary's Four Way Test and it's use in today's world. In addition to cash prizes, the first place winner will represent our club and Hebron High School at one of the 3 regional contests in District 5790. The winners of the 3 regional contests will then go on to the District 5790 event at the May 18th District Conference at the DFW Airport Hyatt Regency Hotel |
Gene Mosley to speak at our Jan 25th meeting
Gene MosleyBehavior Change Speaker Gene Mosley’s adolescent years were like many of the young kids he now tries to rescue and develop into successes. |
Lewisville Morning Rotary reaches a 2017-2018 Milestone
Our membership prides itself for it's community service activities, Our members are doing some community service activity almost weekly. We do our best as People of Action to be Rotary, making a difference. This year, the Lewisville Morning Rotary Club achieved all the RI milestones necessary to be eligible for the 2017-2018 Presidents Citation. As of mid January (half-way through the Rotary year that begins July 1) our club and club members have given over 6800 volunteer hours and contributed over $26,000 in in-kind and cash donations. |
Madison Green selected as Hebron High Schools Student of the Month
Congratulations! Madison Green, Hebron High School Student of the Month Madison has an amazing high school biography. Ranked in the top 11% of her class, she maintains a 3.9 grade point average that when weighted with the AP and college level courses such as Physics, Calculus & college English calculates to 4.8. |
LPD Officer Kyle Payne recognized as Vocational Hero at Jan 18th Meeting
Officer Kyle Payne receives Lewisville Morning Rotary's Vocational Service Excellence award. As Rotary members, we believe that our vocations are an opportunity for service to our community. Lewisville Morning Rotary Club members are committed to celebrating and recognizing excellence on the part of those whose vocations are committed to service to our community; our police officers, fire fighters and teachers. At our January 18th meeting, we will be recognizing Officer Kyle Pane. Officer Kyle Payne is currently assigned to the Patrol Divison where he works the night shift on 2nd Watch. Ofc Payne is also an instructor with the National Academy for Professional Driving where he teaches police officers from 6 metroplex agencies including Lewisville, in emergency and pursuit driving. |
PDG Gene Davenport to speak on Visioning at Jan 18th meeting
What will the Lewisville Morning Rotary Club look like in 2021? PLANNING with a VISION As a new year begins and the next Rotary year approaches in July, With the 2015-2018 strategic plan coming to a very successful end June 30th, the Lewisville Morning BOD would like to begin a new 3 year strategic plan that involves as many members as possible. To help us accomplish this, the District 5790 Visioning support team will be providing technical planning support and a “Visioning Process” for the entire club membership. PDG Gene Davenport will be leading that district team. PDG Gene will be sharing with us how the Visioning process will work the Thursday, Jan 18th meeting. |
Members of the Lewisville Morning Rotary wish you a Happy New Year |
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Lewisville Morning Rotary joins the fight for a AD Cure |
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Rotary International Awards Lewisville Morning Rotary 2016-2017 Presidents Citation
The 2016-17, Distinguished Rotary Presidential Citation has been awarded to the Lewisville Morning Rotary Club.  Carolyn Wright, 2016-2017, club president now serving as immediate past president and Rotary District 5790 international assistant team chair, accepted the award on behalf of the Lewisville Morning Rotary Club for its 2016-17 year.The Presidential Citation recognizes Rotary Clubs for a myriad of achievements that enhance humanitarian service, strengthen the network through the family of Rotary, and promote membership growth. Each year clubs take on numerous initiatives and conduct various projects to help address a significant need or problem in their community. During the past Rotary year under Wright’s leadership, the local club received the first and only Significant Achievement Award in the history of District 5790; for its Household Hazardous Waste Service Project. |
Pancakes with Santa a complete success!
The 2017 Breakfast with Santa was a Sold Out Event! Well the cute elf (Rotary Member Mary Jones) in the photo did not steal any pancakes and the Grinch isn't going to steal Christmas, at least not in Lewisville, Texas We served over 500 pancake breakfast meals to Lewisville community members, Sat. Dec 2nd.. |
Happy Thanksgiving
Have a very happy Thanksgiving holiday Today, we take time out to give thanks for our many blessings.
Our many partners including the City of Lewisville and our other local Rotary Clubs including: Together, we contribute to #RotaryMakingADifference, #PeopleOfAction |
Got blood? Dec.9 Blood Drive at Vista Ridge Mall
So, why is President Elect Dr. Jeff Siebert dressed like Dracula? Because, once again, the Lewisville Morning Rotary Club is challenging the other Area 10 Rotary Clubs to another annual Blood Harvest Challenge. The Flower Mound RC won the 1st challenge in 2013. The Lewisville Morning Rotary club has won the challenge every year since. |
Breakfast with Santa at Wayne Ferguson Plaza Dec 2nd
Plan to bring your family to Breakfast with Santa at the Wayne Ferguson Plaza on Dec 2nd from 8 AM until Noon. This event, in conjunction with the City of Lewisville Holiday Stroll provides an opportunity for families to have a delicious pancake and sausage breakfast while visiting with Santa. Lots of photo opportunities, so bring your camera. Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under Purchase tickets in advance on-line .jpg){kind=small} |
Meet our newest member Thomas Rowe
Tom Rowe was inducted as a member or the Lewisville Morning Rotary Club at our November 2nd meeting at the CCA Community Room.. Tom lives in Plano with his wife Judy. He is a Senior VP for the Bank of America. Tom is the Co-Chair of the Collin County Bank of America Community of volunteers. He is the owner of Wines with (an) Appeal here in Lewisville. Stop by his store at 917 N. Mill St some evening or this week-end and meet Tom. Congratulations Thomas Rowe! |
Raising money for AWOW Light Up Smiles in Costa Rica
Recently three Lewisville Morning Rotary Club members flew to Costa Rica to take part in the AWOW Light-Up Smiles program. This dental initiative is among the charitable programs and many ways that AWOW International Girls Leadership Initiative participates as an active participant in the communities where it serve. AWOW'S primary areas of focus are education, leadership, health, and human services. Members of Lewisville Morning Rotary Club, Campbell & William Family Dental-Highland Village, and Future Without Poverty-University of North Texas traveled (courtesy of Southwest Airlines) to San Jose, Costa Rica to volunteer in this life changing event. LMR team was led by current President D.D.S Jeff Sebiert, Immediate Past President Carolyn Wright and Club Administrator Frances Al-Waely. To continue this initiative, AWOW will host a drawing for 2 roundtrip tickets on Southwest Airlines; to anywhere in the continental US that Southwest operates. Drawing is Dec 2nd. You do not have to be present to win. Purchase your ticket(s) 1 For $10, 3 For $25, 7 For $50 for a chance to win or Contact Rotary Member and AWOW Executive Director Carolyn Wright. For more information on the Light-Up Smiles program click Read More. |
Look who is in the News!Congratulations, Little Elm Rotary Club |
Nhi Pham named Lewisville Morning Rotary Student of the Month for October
Congratulations Nhi Pham, October Student of the Month Nhi Pham, a senior at Hebron High School was named the Lewisville Morning Rotary Clubs October Student of the Month. This National Honor Society member maintains a 5.2 grade point average (4.0 system) and is ranked 5th in her class of over 800 seniors. She is a National Merit finalist. She moved to Texas from Vietnam with her dad (Thinh), mom (Mylien) and her 4 siblings when she was 4 years old. This amazing young lady not only adapted to her new country she excelled. |
Congratulations to the Little Elm Rotary Club - Celebrating its Charter Ceremony Oct. 19, 2017
Lewisville Morning Rotary's Satellite Rotary Club of Little Elm officially became the Rotary Club of Little Elm as of October 19, 2017. The initial group of 8 community members and Rotary members needed to be officially sanctioned by Rotary International began last March. Fast forward 7 months and this dynamic group of service minded Rotary members has grown to 28 members, already implemented a major community service project and successfully launched it's first marquee fund raiser with a murder mystery dinner.. Led by club president Claudia Stooksberry and president elect for 2019-2020, DeWayne Brawner, this exceptional group or Rotarians is sure to be a major service club force in Little Elm.  |
Lewisville Morning Rotary Club announces Sponsor Opportunities for Dec 2nd Breakfast with Santa Event |
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The members of the Lewisville Morning and Noon Rotary Clubs and their guest kicked off the End Polio in Lewisville Week that begins Oct 23rd with a Lewisville Does Pints for Polio event at Cobra Brewery last Monday. Money raised is being donated to the Rotary Foundations End Polio Now fund.  Thanks to everyone that joined us for this fun event. |
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Central Elementary School is Lewisville Morning Rotary Clubs adopted school. We support the school in several different ways. To name a few:
One of our favorite is Read Around Central.  For the last several years, members of the Lewisville Morning Rotary Club and their spouses have participated in Central Elementary Schools "Read Around Central Even along with many other Lewisville area leaders and community members. Please join us again this year Oct. 27. Select a time convenient for you you. To sign up click Central ES Read Across Central 2017. |
Join us for the Little Elm Rotary Club Charter Ceremony
Join us for the Little Elm Rotary Club Charter Ceremony October 19 th - Event starts at 6:30 PM Zellar's Learning Center Lobo Lane, Little Elm, TX Cost $20 - Purchase tickets at Everbrite.com, click here. Tickets must be purchased prior to Oct. 17th |
Bill Shaw inducted as a member of the Lewisville Morning Rotary Club at Sept 28th Meeting
Congratulations to Bill Shaw inducted at our last meeting to the Lewisville Morning Rotary Club. His sponsor is John Pokorny, Club Foundation Chair. Bill is the owner of Cobra Brewing in Lewisville. He has already dived into his first LMR activities by working at the Car Show Saturday and agreeing to host the Lewiville does Pints for Polio event at his brewery on October 16th. |
Lewisville Morning RC names Chris Bedell Hebron HS Student of the Month
Chris Bedell was named as our September Hebron High Schools Student of the Month at the September 21, 2017 meeting. Chris already has an impressive resume.under his belt including being in the top 5% of his class. He is ranked 43rd in his class of 838. In addition to his strong academics which include all the pre-AP and AP classes offered by HHS, He is the star nose guard for the football team and a forward on the basketball team. In addition to his studies and athletic pursuits, he is a member of the National Honor Society, FCA, the Future Professionals Club, Student Council and the Ruckus and Rowdy cheer team leader. |
Lewisville Morning Rotary Club Announces 7th Annual Flag Retirement Ceremony Oct. 21st
7th Annual Flag Retirement Ceremony Date: Oct. 21, 2017 Time: 1:00 PM Location: Ferguson Plaza, 150 Church St, Lewisville, TX |
Next meeting for the Satellite Club of Little Elm is Oct. 5th
As of the publication of the Oct 5th Sunrise over Old Town Newsletter, the Satellite Rotary Club of Little Elm has 28 members. Yea! The request for Charter has been sent to Rotary International. The Charter Ceremony has been scheduled for October 19th at Charter Banquet, Zellar's Learning Center, Lobo Lane, Little Elm, 6:30 pm  |
Lewisville Morning Rotary members attend Aquaponic Demonstration and Social
The Denton County (Area 10) Belize Aquaponic Grow Bed Project Committee was hosted an Aquaponic Demonstration Project and Social at the First Baptist Church in The Colony on Friday, Sept. 15th. Our club joined other Denton County Rotary Clubs in a Beta District Grant Project to build Aquaponic Grow beds in 10 villages located in Belize in January of 2018. Last Fridays visit was to see and actual grow bed demonstration set up by First Baptist Church members in The Colony. Representing Lewisville Morning Rotary Club was Carolyn Wright, Diana McMillan, Marilyn Pokorny and John Pokorny who were joined by District 5790 Governor Elect Gerald Robinson, Cross Timbers Rotary Club member Will Carlton, Flower Mound Rotary Club member Lisa Maria Thompson, Denton Rotary Club President Jim Engelbrecht and others. |
Hold the Date! Lewisville Morning and Lewisville Noon Rotary Club planning a joint End Polio Event Oct. 16th.
At the October 16th Lewisville City Council meeting at 7 pm, the mayor will read a proclamation celebrating Rotary's efforts to End Polio world wide. The council intends to recognize Rotary by declaring the week of October 23rd as World Polio Week in Lewisville. At the meeting the council is planning a short video dedicated to Rotary's End Polio efforts the past several years. Club Presidents Jeff Siebert and Steve Cox are asking as many members from both clubs as possible to be in council chambers at 7 PM on October 16th for the reading of the proclamation and the video. At the conclusion of the video, Rotary members will be excused. Club presidents Jeff and Steve have appointed a committee to host a joint celebration at a local pub. Watch this spot for details. |
Our Sept 21 Speaker, Tom Fairless discusses effective Home Security
We have been reading a lot lately about home invasions. While we live in safe cities with dedicated city police staffs and home security systems, the "devil" still believes they can knock down our doors and create havoc. So what should we do? Like every thing else good home security starts with a plan. This Thursday's speaker, Tom Fairless of Arch Angel Home Security, LLC will sharing a lot of great ideas for keeping your family safe. |
Dwayne Lee to speak about the Normandy Patriots at our Sept. 14th Meeting
We started this week solemnly honoring all those that died on September 11th in 2001 including our military, civilians and first responders. Today, we appropriately call Sept. 11th Patriots Day. Yet throughout our countries history we have honored our patriots. Not the least of which those patriots that died during the World War II allied invasion of Normandy. This weeks speaker Dwayne Lee fellow Rotary Member from Arlington Sunrise and professional photographer, will be sharing stories and images from the Normandy Memorial in France dedicated to those patriots that have allowed us to be the free country we are today. |
LMR's Satellite Rotary Club of Little Elm Sept. 9th Murder Mystery Fund Raiser a complete success!
The Sept 9, 2017 6:00 pm Murder Mystery in Maragitaland at Hula Hut in Little Elm was a huge success. We had over 160 sleuths in attendance trying to figure out who killed Jack Daniels. Congratulations to all the Little Elm Satellite Rotary Club members for making this event an excellent (hopefully annual) fund raiser. |
Lewisville Morning Rotary collecting items for Salvation Army to distribute to the 400 Evacuees already in Greater Lewisville
Our members are being asked to continue to support the Salvation Army who are aiding Hurricane Relief Evacuees now in the Lewisville area: Salvation Army of Lewisville is working to meet the needs of more than 400 evacuees staying in our area. Here's what they need: Members of the Lewisville Morning Rotary Club, friends and neighbors are being asked to bring the items shown below to our 7 am Sept. 14th meeting at the CCA Community Room on 200 S. Mill St. in Lewisville. After the meeting, we will take the supplies to Salvation Army. Or, you could take them to the Lewisville Area Salvation Army collection area shown below. |
Our newest member Samba Sey inducted by DG Chris McLucas at our Aug 31st Meeting
Our newest member, Samba Sey had the unusual opportunity of being inducted by District 5790 Governor Chris McLucas at our August 31st meeting. Samba, an immigrant that hales from Nigeria is finishing up graduate school while working as an agent for New York Life Insurance group. He has not wasted any time becoming engaged in club activities. Last Saturday he volunteered along with 6 other members at the Vista Ridge Mall Blood Drive where he helped to recruit blood donors. |
Great news from our Global Grant partners about the TEACH Project
We are proud of the progress the Rotary Global Grant - India TEACH project has made. Lewisville Morning Rotary Club in partnership with Rotary Club of Nasik India is repurposing 10 schools in the tribal regions of India. A $39,300 project funded by The Rotary Club of Nasik, Lewisville Morning Rotary Club, Flower Mound Rotary Club, Lewisville Noon Rotary Club, Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Rotary Club, District 5790 and 3030 District Designated Funds, and a Rotary International Matching Global Grant.
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Rotary District 5790 Assisting victims of Hurricane Harvey |
Yes, you can teach Old Dogs new tricks
Our Speaker August 17th is Max Morley. Max is a fellow Rotary Member from the Denton RC. He has been teaching at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNT since 2012 and is currently serving on its Board of Advisors. He will be sharing the wonderful opportunities those of us over 50 have to continue to enrich and stimulate our minds at the OLL Institute whose campuses are in Denton, Robson Ranch and Frisco. |
Come join us for our 20th Anniversary Car Show Sept. 30th For additional information regarding our 20th Annual Car Show Contact LMR Car Show Information. |
Join us for the Red Carpet Welcome at Central ES Aug 28th
From Timi Winter, Assistant Principle at Central ES We are excited to welcome our students to an amazing year of learning! Central would be thrilled to have you join us at 7:15 on Monday, August 28th to help celebrate their arrival with our Red Carpetwelcome. Thank you for all that you do for our community and campus. Please RSVP here As you can see from the photo below, our members have been an integral part of this Red Carpet Welcome before. Lots of fun.  |
Congratulations to Loving Community, Winner of the 2017 Rotary Non-Profit of the Year
The Lewisville Morning Rotary Club joined Cross Timbers Rotary Club, Flower Mound Rotary Club and the Lewiville Noon Rotary Club in sponsoring this years Lewisville Chamber of Commerce Unity in the Community Luncheon on August 25th at the Hilton Garden Inn. Bob, Frances, TJ, Sunny and I were in attendance this year. This was record year for the Unity of Community event that had the greatest turnout ever. JIm Mustain, CEO of Loving Community shown at podium |
The Rotary Club of Lewisville Morning receives prestigious RI Significant Achievement Award
Past District Governor Mary Ann McDuff made the surprising announcement this morning that the Lewisville Morning Rotary club had received the Rotary International Significant Achievement Award for it's monthly Household Hazardous Waste project. The award is a culmination of 18 years of service to the Lewisville residents. The project is the brainchild of Charter President Howard O'Neal and recently retired city of Lewisville services manager Lisa Weaver and has since been carried on by Project Chairman Todd Taylor. |
Meet our newest member, Julie Wilson
The Rotary Club of Lewisville Morning inducted Julie Wilson at it's July 20th Thursday meeting, Julie is with Bankers Life & Casualty ready to serve you as your Insurance Agent and Financial Planner. Julie lives in Lewisville with her husband Troy and children Jessica, Eric, Tyler and Cecilia. Julie is shown in the photo with a Welcome New Rotarian Sign for her office. On her left is Immediate Past President Carolyn Wright and Current President, Jeff Siebert, DDS. Give her a call at Bankers Life and Casualty to congratulate her. |
Car Show Sponsorship's still available this week only. Sponsorship opportunities are listed below. For more information please contact Car Show Sponsor Chair. Lewisville Morning Rotary members that have been promoting car show sponsorship to local businesses are asked to submit the sponsor agreement information including business graphics to Tom Atchison or Terry Kasen no later than Sunday evening Sept 24th. |
Plan to attend the District 5790 Foundation, Membership & Public Image Extravaganza In Rotary, the month of July is Rotary Officers transition month. It is a time when each clubs Board of Director's confirm their annual strategic plans and appoint committee chairs and members. Each club will be appointing members to their Foundation Committee, their Membership Committee and their Public Image Committee. Think sturdy three legged stool on which the remainder of the clubs service and fund raisers committees rest in order to be successful. |
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The First Annual Denton County Rotary Clubs Night at Dr. Pepper Ballpark was hosted by Lewisville Morning Rotary Club Tuesday June 27th. The fun filled Area 10 Social Event was attended by Rotary members from several of our Clubs and their families Starting with all you can eat brats, hot dogs and soft drinks, a moving Star Spangled Banner prelude with Parachutist's landing with Flag themed chutes, a blow our All Star Game and ending with a great fire works show. Ever wonder how many hot dogs a 6'-7' German Exchange student can eat"  A lot of hot dogs and brats...somewhere north of double digits is all this writer will say. |
Our RYLA Students have Wonderful TimeThis year we sponsored two very special students, Henrik Thimm our clubs Rotary Youth Exchange Student and Haley Ivy a junior at Lewisville High School. Both will be speaking at our July 20th meeting and sharing their experience of RYLA.   As it happens, it will be Henrik's last day in Texas. On the afternoon of July 20th, Henrik will be returning home to Germany, So, our meeting will also be his Bon Voyage celebration. Before he leaves, Henrik will want to share some of his most memorable experiences here in the US. We for our part need to be ready to share some our most memorable moments with Henrik. |
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Did You Know?
Did you know that Lewisville Morning Rotary has a Facebook page? Did you know if you "like" our page, club posts will will automatically appear on your wall? A great way to keep up with club happenings.. Did you know that sharing a Lewisville Morning Rotary Facebook page on your wall is an excellent way to share the activities of our club with your FB Peeps? It is a great way to educate the community about Rotary. |
Did You Know Club records such as Bi-Laws and BOD Minutes can be found with your ClubRunner Login?
At this time of year when we induct a new president and club officers that we become aware of the importance of maintaining good records throughout the year and sharing that information with the incoming board and anyone in the club that needs the information for their committee activity. In the old days, well not really old, somewhere between ink quill on parchment and typing, we would hand the incoming president and directors a box of records and wish them luck. In the modern digital age, we are able to store all that information electronically. |
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Denton County Rotary Clubs Tickets are a Great Deal
Not only are the $20 tickets a great entertainment value with seats at an All Star Baseball game, unlimited brats, unlimited hot dogs and unlimited Dr. Pepper drinks, the Rough Rider organization will support End Polio Now with a donation. If the members of our Denton County Clubs purchase 50 to 99 tickets, they will donate $2/ticket sold. If our members purchase 100 to 199 tickets, Rough Riders will donate $3/ticket sold. If our members purchase 200-299 tickets, they will donate $4/ticket sold. If members purchase 300 or more tickets, they will donate $5/ticket sold. .png){kind=logo} That is a Home Run! Bring your family. Bring your friends and neighbors to share Rotary fellowship, have fun, see some great budding star baseball players and donate to End Polio as well. Order tickets now by clicking here. |
Lewisville Morning Rotary and Flower Mound Rotary join forces to honor Rotarian Howard O'Neal for his work on HHW
Today, the Lewisville Morning Rotary Club and the Flower Mound Rotary Club hatched a plot to honor Howard O'Neal the father of Lewisville Morning Rotary and current member of the Flower Mound Rotary Club.  In addition to being the charter President of the Lewisville Morning Club, Howard has been instrumental in working with the City of Lewisville to establish and organize a Household Hazardous Waste management program in Lewisville. The program started in 1999 with Lewisville Morning Rotary members volunteering quarterly to collect waste that residents should not be placing in their trash containers where it will end up in the landfill or our sewers. The program has grown to a monthly program where LMR members volunteer monthly. Howard has led us to serving approximately 20,000 vehicles and collecting 2 million pounds of materials on 144 collection days since it's inception. |
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The Rotary Club of Lewisville Morning invites all the Denton County Rotary Clubs for join us for Rotary Club Night at the Dr. Pepper Ballpark June 27th
Denton County Rotary Clubs members and their families are invited to join your fellow Lewisville Morning Rotary members for a giant social at the Dr. Pepper Ballpark Tuesday, June 27th. See below for details. Hover your pointer over the graphic below to let us know you will be joining us. .jpg) To order tickets, Click here Once you have ordered your tickets electronically, you will receive a call from the Rough Rider Ticket office to request your payment information. Once provided, you will receive an e-mail confirmation of your credit/debit card purchase. four or 5 days prior to game, the Rough Riders office will send you the ticket voucher as well as the Parking Pass. |
June 3rd Polio Eradication Update
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So, what exactly is a Rotary Fellowship?
Rotary Fellowships are independent, social groups that share a common passion. Being part of a fellowship is a fun way to make friends around the world.In our club we have at least 4 members that are members of Rotary Fellowships. The most notable in our area is the Wine Fellowship. |
Lisa Weaver to retire from the City of Lewisville
Household Hazardous Waste collection has been the premier service project for the Lewisville Morning Rotary Club for 20 years. This monthly service project is done in partnership with the City of Lewisville. That partnership was forged in large part through the efforts of Lisa Weaver who has worked closely with our Rotary members, city employees and city contractors to make this such a successful initiative. Lisa is retiring from the City of Lewisville this June. The city has arranged a special reception for Lisa at City Hall at 2 pm on Thursday, June 29th. Please plan to join our city leadership, employees and your fellow Rotary members at that reception to wish her well in retirement and thank her for the service she has provided the community. |
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This week Lewisville Morning Rotary Club members attended graduation ceremonies for all the grades at Central ES. We congratulated all the students with perfect attendance and provided bikes to two winners from each class. According to Lindsay Henderson, Assistant Principal; "Thanks Lewisville Morning Rotary for supporting Central in countless ways, especially donating 14 bikes for our Perfect Attendance Lottery. It means the world to partner with you in keeping our students in school." All of our Rotary members are very proud of every student at Central." Our response to Ms Henderson? Thank you and the wonderful staff under Principle Devers leadership for your dedication to each and every one of the students in our adopted school.        |
Central ES Perfect Attendance Awards WeekAt the end of every school year, the Rotary Club of Lewisville Morning recognizes those students at Central Elementary School with perfect attendance. Recognition takes place as follows;
.png) This year, we will be preparing the Goody-Bags at a Hot Dog picnic at the Pokorny home late Sunday afternoon (May 21 at 5 pm). Please plan to join us. Click here to let us know you will be there. You and family members can also volunteer to join us at on of the 6 perfect attendance celebrations at Central ES this week. Kinder click here. 1st grade click here, 2nd grade click here, 3rd grade click here, 4th grade click here and 5th grade click here. |
The Rotary Satellite Club of Little Elm's 1st Fund Raiser a Success
Great impromptu meeting with District 5790 District Governor Elect Chris McLucas to support the Little Elm Rotary Club pancake breakfast. Rotary: Making A Difference From our Rotary Satellite Club of Little Elm Director Lori Krouskos, "" YAY!! Our first Little Elm Rotary fundraiser was a great success. Much appreciation to Ermer,Val and Bella's for this awesome opportunity and for all that volunteered and donated their time and treasures". # littlelembighearts |
Congratulations to our Hebron High School Student of the Month
Congratulations to Kyle Buford selected by the Hebron High School Staff as the April Student of the Month. In addition to his outstanding academic achievements, Kyle was also selected as an All Conference football star this year his 1st year in football. He also has lettered 3 years in basketball. This fall he will be attending Princeton University. Shown here with his proud parents, our president Carolyn Wright and his Assistant Principle. Congratulations Kyle! |
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards are being Accepted
 We are now accepting applications for the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards camp to take place Jun 15-18, 2017 at Texas Womens University. For information packet and application materials click here. |
Lewisville Morning Rotary qualifies for the 2016-2017 Rotary International Presidential Citation
For the third year in a row our club has qualified for the prestigious Presidential Citation for achieving the strategic initiatives established by Rotary International. Less than 4% of the worlds 34,000 club achieve this honor. Thank you to Carolyn Wright and the Board of Directors for their leadership in helping our membership achieve this objective. And, most importantly, thank you to each and every one of our members for the work you have done, You truly are "Rotary Serving Humanity. |
Registration for the 2017 Saluting our Rotary Stars District Conference Closes May 5 The District 5790 Conference committee has a fantastic conference planned this year at DFW Marriott Salona in Westlake, TX from May 11th through 14th. The committee has created many conference attendance options from full conference, Friday only, Saturday only, Friday luncheon or just the Saturday Gala. Come celebrate the fantastic year our Rotary Club has had this year under Carolyn's leadership. Jeff Siebert completed this years District Awards submissions. He advises that the club completed 100% of the criteria in nearly every category, so he anticipates that the Lewisville Morning Rotary will be taking home several awards. So, we will have a lot to celebrate with our fellow Rotarians from 71 other District 5790 clubs. |
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Saturday April 8th is Household Hazardous Waste Collection where 8 of our members will be spending their morning helping residents safely dispose of their Household Hazardous Waste. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Then several members will be working at ColorPalooza our 3 events for Family Fun at the Plaza Bring your family and join your friends and neighbors for some family fun. Click Read More to see the times your Rotary friends will be there. |
Thank you to our Sponsors for our Family Fun at the Plaza for Colorpalooza |
Meet new member Sunny Bhakta
 Sangita "Sunny" Bhakta joins the Lewisville Morning Rotary Club April 30th.She is a former member of the Lakeville Rotary Club in Minnesota. She joins our club as a well respected hospitality executive with 20 plus years of professional and managerial experience. Her bio reads like the whose who of hospitality management with 10 certifications to add to her Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management. Come join us one Thursday morning and congratulate her on her accomplishments and welcome her to the Lewisville area. |
March 31st a Momentous Day at the Area 10 Membership Madness Luncheon
Say hello to our newest members of the Rotary family...  Friday was a very memorable day for members of the Lewisville Morning Rotary Club and the Satellite Rotary Club of Little Elm sponsored by the Lewisville Morning Rotary Club. Our District Governor Mary Ann McDuff inducted 6 brand new members; Sunny Bharta as a member of Lewisville Morning Rotary and new Satellite Club members Lori Krouskos, Correne Fierro, Sandi Sabonis, Alicia Froidl and Paul Dorman, |
Ross Paterson to speak April 8th
The Roots of the Millennial Problem (subtitle: Millennials are not the problem) This weeks meeting will include and inspirational presentation by fellow Rotary member Ross Paterson from the Golden Triangle Rotary Club. Ross is a leadership and performance expert in small business and non profit organizations. He enjoys working with business owners and non profit founders, unlocking their full potential and helping them achieve the business and impact of their dreams. Life is too short, don't just work, work on your significance and leave a legacy. |
Lewisville Morning Rotary Club honors the March Hebron High School Student of the Month
Congratulations HSS Student of the Month "Luke" Deatherage. The Hebron High School Student of the Month for the month of March is Andre "Luke" Deatherage. Luke is a 16 year old Sophomore at HHS. According to principal Scot Finch Luke is always happy, pleasant and well mannered. Born in the Ukraine, Luke is active in the Boy Scouts where he will be soon starting his Eagle Scout project. His is also active in Circle of Friends and takes lessons in guitar and ukulele. His favorite subjects are Art, PE, Social Studies and Social Skills. |
The Satellite Club of Little Elm Sponsored by Lewisville Morning Rotary Elects Officers
On Thursday March 23, 2017 a formation group of Little Elm business leaders and citizens voted to seek status as the Rotary Satellite Club of Little Elm sponsored by the Lewisville Morning Rotary Club. At that same meeting they elected Chairman Lori Krouskos (right in photo), Vice Chair Person Claudia Stooksberry (left in photo) and Club Secretary Sandi Sabonis. |
Lewisville Morning Rotary recognizes Vocational Hero, HHS Special Ed Teacher Karen Cummings
On March 23rd, the Lewisville Morning Rotary Club honored Hebron High School Special Education Teacher Karen Cummings as our Teaching Vocational Hero. Rotary believes that Vocations are an opportunity to serve humanity. And, no one serves humanity more than our teachers, police officers and firemen. Consequently, Rotary clubs throughout District 5790 have been honoring the outstanding vocational hero's in our district. Karen was nominated by Hebron High School leadership for her outstanding dedication to the special needs children of Hebron High School. Karen is a graduate of the University of Texas in Dallas. She has been married to her husband Don for 36 years an has two daughters Lauren and Lindsey. Lewisville Morning Rotary has gotten to know Karen when she attends one of our meetings where we honor a Student of the Month from the Special Ed program. Clearly she has had an impact on these students and their families. Congratulations Hebron High School Vocational Hero, Karen Cummings! |
Global Grant for a Water Management Vocational Training Team has been submitted to The Rotary Foundation
The lack of water in the Tribal Regions of India has lead to extreme poverty among peoples that live in this part of the world. This is an area that suffers extreme rain during the monsoon season two months out of the year. But, experiences extreme arid conditions for the remaining 10 months. The Lewisville Morning Rotary Club and the Nasik Rotary Club is proposing a $33,000 Vocational Training Team Grant to study the best possible way to give these peoples a way of capturing the water received during the monsoon season and storing sufficient amounts to last the entire year. In addition, the team will study how to provide safe drinking water, water for hygienic needs, water for husbandry and plant growth and water for personal sanitation. |
Global Grant for TEACH Project is progressing
Your Rotary Foundation Donations at work... Lewisville Morning Rotary Club has partnered with the Rotary Club of Nasik in India to refurbish 10 schools in the tribal regions of India. This $39,300 project is funded by The Rotary Club of Nasik, Lewisville Morning Rotary Club, Flower Mound Rotary Club, Lewisville Noon Rotary Club, Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Rotary Club, Districts 3030, 5790 and 5340 District Designated Funds and a Matching Global Grant from Rotary International. The project includes refurbishing schools with fresh paint and new rest room facilities, school room furniture, e-learning modules, solar panels to operate the modules, training of teachers and hundreds of volunteer hours to perform the above mentioned work this summer while schools are closed. The e-modules have arrived and training of trainers that will be working with teachers has begun. The sign at the left will be posted at each of the schools. As the project progresses, we will be sharing progress photo's and progress in this newsletter. Each of us can to be a Rotary Member, a Paul Harris Fellow. a Sustaining Member or a member of Every Rotarian Every Year. |
April 8th Chalk This Way Scholarship Art Competition supported by Lewisville Morning Rotary and Lakeside Art Foundation
The Lewisville Morning Rotary Club will be hosting 3 activities in Wayne Ferguson Plaza at this years April 8th ColorPalooza. The events include Kite decorating and flying competitions, Lego Building Competitions and Duck-or-Luck for valuable prizes. LMR will be awarding a scholarship to the winner of the high school chalk art competition hosted by Lakeside Arts Foundation & Chalk-this-Way. Come see the fabulous chalk art creations by LISD students competing for one of these scholarships at the April 8th ColorPalooza in Old Town Lewisville. |
Area 10 All Clubs meeting at Hilton Garden Inn on March 31st
Hi Folks, Details are being finalized for our "All Clubs Luncheon" set for Friday March 31,201 from 11:30 AM - 1 PM at the Hilton Garden Inn in Lewisville, Texas: 1) Our theme will be Membership Madness!! We have a special Guest Speaker coming from Utah that we feel that you will find to be Fun and Informative. You will not want to miss this!! 2) Thanks to a generous sponsor the special chef-prepared plated lunch cost will only be $15 per person. |
LMR Flag Lease Program Subscription Drive
The 2017-2018 Flag Lease Subscription Drive is in full swing. This year we are offering two option tiers: Tier I Option - 6 Holidays that include * Independence Day * Labor Day * Patriot Day * Veterans Day * Memorial Day * Flag Day Tier II Option - 10 Holidays that include all the Tier I holidays plus * Columbus Day * Martin Luther King Day * Presidents Day * Peace Officers Memorial Day Click here to subscribe and see more details |
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LMR Board of Directors Meeting Today (March 14th)!
6 PM to 7 PM
Lewisville Public Library, 1197 W Main St, Lewisville
All members are welcome - Please bring your laptops
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Advance Purchase of Kite Competition Kits and Duck-or-Luck Chances
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Family Fun on the Plaza - April 8th
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LMR is seeking Sponsors for it's Family Fun on the Plaza Event at ColorPalooza
The Lewisville Morning Rotary Club is hosting a Celebrating Spring with Family Fun on the Plaza Event in cooperation with the City of Lewisville's ColorPalooza Celebration on April 8th in "Old Town" Lewisville. Our Rotary Club is presenting 3 family fun events in which family members compete for prizes by creating, decorating and flying kites, building Lego Block Buildings designed by Discovery LegoLand professional model builders and participating in our Duck-or-Luck festivities. We are seeking a title sponsor, Kite Contest sponsors, Lego Contest Sponsors, Duck-or-Luck Sponsors and Friends of Rotary Sponsors.
 Place your pointer over the image above to download our sponsor package.
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A Rotary International Thank You MessageMembers of the Lewisville Morning Rotary Club graciously donate to the Rotary Foundation every quarter to support Rotary projects throughout the world including the TEACH Global Grant we are doing in India to improve literacy in 10 tribal region schools. The foundation also supported our dictionary project by matching our club funds dollar for dollar. Over 1000 local children benefited as a result of our Foundation donations and the hard work our members do on fund raisers such as the Car Show, the Pancake Breakfast and the ColorPalooza Rotary Events.
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The Lewisville Morning Rotary Club is organizing 3 events during the City of Lewisville ColorPalooza, A Celebration of Spring on April 8th in Old Town at the Wayne Ferguson Plaza. Volunteers are needed at each event. To sign-up, please place your pointer on the Duck and click.
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Congratulations to Magnificent Marauder Henrik Thimm
Our German Exchange Student Henrik is shown here with Alex Taylor volunteering at our Dictionary project.
This Thursday evening, the Exchange Student Henrik Thimm will be awarded the distinct honor of being a "Magnificent Marauder". To attain this award, students have to be nominated by a teacher for exceptional academic achievement, enthusiasm and perseverance.
As Henriks extended family here in the US, LMR members are encouraged to join host parents John & Marilyn at the Marcus High School Auditorium, 7 pm, Feb. 9th and congratulate him for this wonderful accomplishment.
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The March 2nd Evening of Morning Club Madness at Cobra Brewing Event has been Cancelled! Instead of the Evening Social, we are hosting our normal 7 AM Meeting at the CCA Community Room on 200 S. Mill St. in Lewisville
See you there.
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Lewisville Morning Rotary to recognize LPD Officer Charlene Collins, Victim Liaison Officer at Jan 26th Meeting
Congratulations Officer Charlene Collins...
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A Memo from Carolyn President | Carolyn WrightDear Fellow Rotarians,
Happy New Year! Many has been informed that experts are predicting 2017 will be one of the best years on record. Gone are the doldrums of 2016, let the party of 2017 begin!
By now you have heard updates about several exciting upcoming developments and events. We are excited for the possibilities of a Satellite Rotary club in The Colony/ Castle Hills area. While members have expressed interest in starting a Satellite Club, at the initiative of District Governor MaryAnn McDuff, John and Marilyn Pokorny there has been some progress in making this a reality. (For those who have not heard of a satellite club its functions as a short-term, transitional step on the path to becoming a full, independent Rotary club. Satellite clubs give opportunities to people to join Rotary who may not be able to attend at the time the local club meets or who may want to be part of a different kind of club. Satellite clubs allow well established Rotary clubs to sponsor new opportunities in a locality.) We are looking forward to the upcoming Rotary social events at Cobra Brewery on March 2. We hope to introduce people to Rotary and what we do, and perhaps meet some new potential members. Mary Jones and John Pokorny have been working with Cobra Brewery to plan this event and make it a success. Also, we are excited and preparing for the departure of the Vocational Training Team to Nasik India. The VTT will travel in March. Let wish them a haughty and exciting Bon Voyage.
Soon to become your lame duck,
Carolyn Wright
Club President 2016-2017
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The Lewisville Morning Rotary Club inducts Two New MembersTwo new members were inducted at the January 19th meeting.
 Shown here with their sponsors are Frank Vaughan (John Pokorny, sponsor) and Raychell Polar (Carolyn Wright, sponsor)
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Lewisville Morning Rotary Members deliver over 1000 Dictionaries to LISD 3rd GradersIt has been a busy week for those Lewisville Morning Rotary Club members that volunteered to deliver dictionaries to 3rd graders in the 11 Title I elementary schools in Lewisville ISD.
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Archie Milton to speak at the January 26th Rotary Meeting
Archie Milton will be speaking about the ArSiMil Education Fpundation. The ArSiMil Education Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization with focus on music, arts, and education. It is founded by veteran music teachers and performers;Archie and Simonia Milton, who have a combined 95 years of teaching and performing experience.
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Brendan Fitzgerald name Lewisville Morning Rotary Club Student of the MonthCongratulations Brendan, January's Hebron High School Student of the Month
 Brendan Fitzgerald, shown here with LMR Club President Carolyn Wright and proud parents, Dr. John Fitzgerald and Joy Fitgerald
Brendan's achievements were recognized the Lewisville Morning Rotary Club's January 19th meeting at the Christian Community Action Community Room. Brendan is a Hebron High School Senior, currently ranked 3rd in his class.
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LMR has it's very first ML King Jr Holiday Flag Launch For the 1st time since our flag program was developed, we have begun launching flags on the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday. Last fall, the club announced a tier two option which includes 4 additional holidays to the 6 in the tier one program. Those additional holiday include Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Peace Officer Memorial Day and Columbus Day. 58 of our subscribers took advantage of adding the additional holidays to their current subscription.Subscribers can take advantage of 2016 pricing if their sign-up for their 2017 subscription before Jan 31, 2016. Tier I pricing is $56, Tier II is $84. After Feb 1st prices increase to $64 Tier I and $96 Tier II. Click here to subscribe now.
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Gordon Roe is Back Home We all had a scare last week when Mary reported that long time Rotarian Gordon Roe was taken by ambulance to Medical City Lewisville after Patsy has found him in distress in the living room floor. Well fear no more, Gordon reports that after running a battery of tests that took two full days, they released him with a diagnosis of Acute Respiratory Infection. Gordon tells me that he is almost back to a normal schedule and that he is praising God for his return to good health. |
A Busy Morning of Service for Lewisville Morning Rotary Members
Busy day of Service with our Lewisville Morning Rotary buds. Emptying 108 residents vehicles of their Household Hazardous Waste and prepping 1100 dictionaries for distribution to 3rd graders in 11 LISD title I schools. Great work by 12 of our members, our youth exchange student and 2 LHS Interact kids.
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Nancy Little PhD to speak at LMR Jan 19th Meeting
Based on the premise that our best years of living lay ahead, Dr. Nancy Little will provide guidance to reach your desired destination, despite potholes along the way. You will see memorable methods for packing, both what to take with you and what to leave behind. You will leave with a sense of rejuvenation, renewal, and resilience for your journey.
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Update on LMR's Rotary Youth Exchange Student Henrik
 For our club members he is simply Henrik. Henrik is shown here in an sponsors ad in the
Marcus Basketball "Pound the Rock" Basketball Program.
Henrick is a German Exchange student from Ulm, Germany. His host parents are Lewisville Morning Rotary members John & Marilyn Pokorny. Henrik hopes to experience as much of American culture as possible over his year long visit to Texas including of course american style basketball. Join his fan club and come to watch him play JV basketball for Marcus. See Schedule for game dates, times and locations.
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The Colony High School Interact Club is Stuffing Stockings for the Underserved
 Very proud of the Interact Students at The Colony High School for making Christmas
A little better for their under-served peers at TCHS.
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Tammy Ellis named Honorary Rotarian by the Lewisville Morning Rotary Club Tammy Ellis and Lewisville Morning Rotary Youth Services Chair Heather Cicirello
According to the Rotary International Manual of Procedures, persons who have distinguished themselves by meritorious service in the furtherance of Rotary ideals and those persons considered friends of Rotary for their permanent support of Rotary’s cause may be elected to honorary membership. The Lewisville Morning Rotary Club Board of Directors has voted to make Tammy an Honorary Rotarian for the fantastic work she has done for The Colony Interact Club and her many other contributions to the community and The Colony High School.
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Andrea Scott receives Vocational Excellence Award at Lewisville Morning Rotary Dec. 8th Meeting
 Congratulations Andrea
Andrea has been teaching Economics and Psychology at The Colony High School for 13 years. She was selected by the members of The Colony High School Interact Club because in their eyes she most exemplifies the criteria for the award that was defined by Rotary District 5790;
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Adam Halimi named Hebron High School December Student of the Month Congratulations Adam
Adam Halimi is the Hebron High School Senior Class President. As if that is not enough to keep him busy, he serves on the senior class board, is a Student Council Officer, National Honor Society member, the Art Club, the Tree Club and the Prom committee.
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Annual LMR Christmas Party at Fresco's  If you have not already told Mary Jones you and your spouse/guest are attending, please contact her immediately.
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Betty Bengo to Speak at Lewisville Morning Rotary 7 AM Dec 8th Meeting at the NCTC Flower Mound Campus
 Betty Bengo Serunjoji
Born and raised in Uganda, Betty is married to Peter Serunjoji. They have three(3) sons Peter, Joshua and Daniel, ages 10, 8 & 6 years respectively. A lawyer by profession, Betty will be speaking to us on the subject of Education for Girls in Uganda.
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Temporary Meeting Location Change for Lewisville Morning Rotary December 8th, 7 AM MeetingThe Lewisville Morning Rotary December 8th, Thursday morning meeting is temporarily relocated to the North Central Texas College Flower Mound Campus, Room 102 Lecture Hall. Buffet Breakfast will be served at 6:45 AM with meeting starting promptly at 7:00 AM. This change will apply to the December 8th meeting only.
North Central Texas College
Flower Mound Campus - Room 102 - Lecture Hall
1200 Parker Square
Flower Mound, TX 75028
There will be no morning meeting Dec. 15th the day of our Christmas Party. The December 22nd and 29th meetings are cancelled for the Christmas and New Years Holidays. Our next regularly scheduled meeting will be 7 AM, January 5, 2017 at the CCA Community Room.
We wish you a Very Merry Christmas
Have a very safe and Happy New Year
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The weather outside may be frightful, but Breakfast with Santa will be delightful in the Medical Center of Lewisville Theater Black Box Theater.
Due to anticipated inclement weather, the Breakfast with Santa, Dec. 3rd from 8 AM to Noon, has been moved from the MCL Grand Theater Courtyard to the MCL Grand Theater Black Box Theater. We look forward to seeing you there. You can purchase your tickets on-line by clicking green button.
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LMR Friends & Members have a great time ringing the bell for the Salvation Army Christmas Kettle
   Thank you to all the volunteers that came out to the Lewisville Sams Club Saturday November 26th to ring the bell for the Salvation Army annual Red Kettle drive. A Great time was had by all and as usual our Kettle over-flowith with donations from the generous customers leaving the store.
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Update on our TEACH Project with Rotary Club of NasikWith the financial approvals behind us, our host club in India is in the process of fully implementing the project. Teachers have been recruited and now the Rotary Club of Nasik is seeking volunteers to assist in implementing the various stages of the project.
 Thank you to all our Rotary partners for their financial support in achieving approval for this Global Grant
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Dr. Brent Wallace to speak at Dec 1st Lewisville Morning Rotary Meeting G. Brent Wallace, Ph.D. President/CEO North Central Texas Community College District
Dr. G. Brent Wallace assumed the duties of the 11th President of the North Central Texas College District in August 2014, after serving as the Vice President of Instruction and Chief Academic Officer for the North Central Texas Community College District.
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Karen McDaniels to speak at the Lewisville Morning Rotary Nov 10th
The Lewisville Morning Rotary Club has a long history of participating in service projects that improve or protect the environment such as our monthly Household Hazardous Waste project with the City of Lewisville. This week our speaker Karen McDaniels will be talking to us about one of her environmental endeavors that not only recycle trash but provide a means of income for the poor. Karen McDaniels worked in Southeast Asian and lived in Jakarta, Indonesia while working for a global company.
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Join us for Breakfast with Santa on Dec 3rd at the MCL Grand Courtyard Bring the kids to visit with Santa in the MCL Grand Theater Main Foyer
Then eat a delicious breakfast of pancakes and Sausage in the MCL Grand Theater Black Box Theater
Purchase tickets on-line here.
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Tickets available on-line
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Breakfast with Santa Committee announces Sponsorships The Lewisville Morning Rotary Club has several Event Sponsorship Opportunities.
Business Card Size ads are available for the place mats at $25. Place mats also have positions for 6x6 ads at $100.
The committee is also offering Banner Sponsorships - for more information contact Frances Al-Waely.
Place mat ads will be available for purchase on-line here.
Business Card Size ($25)
We will contact you for the graphic to be used.
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Mary Jones announces Telethon - Nov. 5 This will be fun...to sign up click anywhere on image
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City of Lewisville issues Proclamation Announcing End Polio Week In Lewisville
Mayor Rudy Durham issued a proclamation last week recognizing the Lewisville Morning Rotary Club, the Lewisville Noon Rotary Club and Rotary International for its work to raise awareness and over 35 million dollars annually to rid the world of Polio. In addition the week of Oct 23rd through Oct 30th was proclaimed End Polio Week in Lewisville.
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Our October Hebron High School Student of the Month - Emily TranCongratulations to our October Hebron High School Student of the Month, Emily Tran.
.jpg) Emily is a Senior. She is the daughter of Julie and Binn Tran. "She was nominated this month by Dale Rodgers, Architecture and Engineering Design Instructor at Hebron High school. Here is what Mr. Rodgers had to say about Emily. "Emily serves as the Technology Student Association President as well as participating in the HHS Band. She maintains excellent academic standing while challenging herself with rigorous schedule that includes AP courses."
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June 3rd Polio Eradication Update
